Brief Encounter

Noel Coward’s works are generally regarded as lighthearted and even frivolous. His play, “Still Life”, which is probably better known as “Brief Encounter”, the title of its film version, is an example of his more contemplative side. “Brief Encounter” tells the story of the year-long love affair between two people in their 30s, Laura and Alec, each one apparently stable and happily married (to others) and neither prepared for the onslaught of love that comes upon them so unexpectedly. The sadness of their serious and secret relationship is contrasted throughout the play with the much more cheerful and playful relationship of Myrtle and Albert, two of the staff working in the railway station where the whole action of the play takes place.

Cast and crew

Director

Louise Petherbridge

Cast

Laura - Denise Casey
Alec - Chris Jacobs
Myrtle - Mary Greet
Albert - Dale Neill
Beryl - Laura Wells
Stanley - Oscar Macdonald
Mildred - Kimberley Buchan
Bill - Brook Bray
Johnnie - Alan Grey
Young Man - Chris Summers
Dolly - Janice Snowden
Customer - Yvonne Jessop

Crew

Stage Manager - Christine Johnstone
Assistant Stage Manager - Laniet Swann
Set Design - Louise Petherbridge
Set Construction - Don Knewstubb
Set Construction - Ray Fleury
Set Finishing - Brian Beresford
Lighting Design & Rig - Alexandra Ross
Lights/sound Operators - Jo Ross
Lights/sound Operators - Riley Baker
Props - Christine Johnstone
Wardrobe - Sofie Welvaert
Photography - Sofie Welvaert
Publicity - Roslyn Nijenhuis
Front of House - Ellie Swann
Photography - Riley Baker