


Violet Venable is determined to protect the reputation of her late son Sebastian - but her niece Catharine has a different story about what happened last summer.
When Catharine’s memories are challenged, it falls to a young doctor to decide whose version of events to believe.
A haunting tale of family, trauma and competing truths, Suddenly Last Summer is one of Tennessee Williams’ most gripping plays.
Michael Grandage returns to the National Theatre after more than 15 years to direct Emma Corrin (The Crown) and Harriet Walter (The House of Bernarda Alba) in this rarely performed masterpiece.
Plays, Off West End, Must-See, Stars on Stage
Ages 16+.
19th February, 2027
24th April, 2027
By: Tennessee Williams
Director: Michael Grandage
Cast list: Emma Corrin, Harriet Walter
Sets and Costumes: Christopher Oram
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theatre.
Violet Venable is determined to protect the reputation of her late son Sebastian, but her niece Catharine has a different story about what happened last summer. Emma Corrin and Harriet Walter feature in Tennessee Williams' haunting masterpiece, directed by Michael Grandage.
Olivier Theatre.
Ages 16+.
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