By Ben Morris
Inspired by the life of world renowned, Oxford born musician Jacqueline Du Pré, Duet for One has enjoyed huge success since its premiere at the Bush Theatre in 1980 with Frances De La Tour and David de Keyser. The film adaptation of Duet for One, released in 1986, saw Julie Andrews nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actress.
In this powerful, deeply moving and poignantly funny play, a brilliant concert violinist who seemingly has it all is forced to re-evaluate her life and come to terms with a life without music when struck down by an unforeseen tragedy. Faced with a truth too difficult to comprehend she consults a psychiatrist, resulting in a duel between two razor-sharp minds. Tom Kempinski’s dazzling play emerges as an ultimately life-enhancing tribute to the human spirit.
Belinda Lang will reprise her acclaimed performance as Stephanie Abrahams. Stephanie is best known for 2 Point 4 Children, Second Thoughts, Dear John and The Bretts Her West End appearances include Dead Funny, Hay Fever, Things We do for Love, Alan Bennett’s Single Spies and Oklahoma!.
Jonathan Coy will star as Dr Feldmann. Jonathan played George Murray in Downton Abbey and Henry in the long running series Rumpole. Recent television credits include Collateral and Endeavour. National Theatre credits include The Hard Problem and Democracy. He recently appeared in James Graham’s Ink in the West End.
Tickets for Duet for One at Oxford Playhouse start at £10 and are available from the Ticket Office on 01865 305305 or book online at www.oxfordplayhouse.com