Hiding behind a comedy of manners is Shaw's state of the nation play - a declining country house as the microcosm for the country (or even the pre-war continent). Retired seafarer, Captain Shotover, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends. As they indulge in dangerous flirtations, will anyone notice their drift to destruction?
Credits
Heartbreak House Cast
Name |
Character |
John Gielgud
He was 73, 96 years old when he died
|
as Captain Shotover |
Lesley-Anne Down
She was 23, now 70 years old
|
as Ellie Dunn |
Daniel Massey
He was 43, 64 years old when he died
|
as Hector Hushabye |
Siân Phillips
She was 44, now 91 years old
|
as Hesione Hushabye |
Barbara Murray
She was 47, 84 years old when she died
|
as Lady Utterwood |
Heartbreak House Crew
Name |
Department |
Cedric Messina as Director. He was 56 (72) years old when He died
|
Directing |