June Buckridge is the middle-aged star of 'Applehurst', a popular BBC radio drama serial, in which she plays Sister George - an eccentric, kindly district nurse. In reality, June is a charismatic, volatile drunk who shares her life with Alice McNaught - a gentle, unassuming woman several years younger than her.
June's personal life and career begin to disintegrate with the arrival of Mercy Croft, a BBC executive who announces that due to her fading popularity, Sister George will have to be killed off. Mercy then makes a play for Alice - with devastating consequences...
With its daring and sensitive portrayal of lesbian relationships, 'The Killing of Sister George' signalled a sea-change in popular theatre. Frank Marcus' ground-breaking comedy is an engaging and moving tour-de-force, giving a bittersweet insight into the fickle nature of celebrity. First performed at the Duke of York's Theatre in 1965, 'The Killing of Sister George' was made into a film in 1968, starring Beryl Reid and Susannah York.
Following five critically-acclaimed productions on the National touring Circuit since April, 2000, the London classic Theatre Company is now firmly established as one of the UK's leading drama companies, with a reputation for producing hard-hitting, engaging theatre of the highest quality.
Their performance of The Kiling of Sister George can be seen at the Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, on Saturday, November 16, at 7.30 pm.
Tickets for the production are priced at £9 (£7 discounts). To book, please contact the Torch Theatre on (01646) 695267.