My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier Adapted by Diana Morgan Directed by Barry Brett

“My Cousin Rachel”  by Daphn e du Maurier, Adapted by Diana Morgan, Directed by Barry Brett

11th – 22nd July 2007

Adapted by Diana Morgan from the novel by Daphne du Maurier

Set at Barton Hall on a Cornish estate in the mid-nineteenth century, it explores that cancer of the human mind – “suspiciousness”

Young Philip Ashley receives a letter from Florence from his elder cousin, Ambrose – more than a cousin – father, mother, brother, friend – expressing grave suspicions concerning Ambrose’s new wife, Rachel.  Philip arrives in Italy to find Ambrose has died suddenly and Rachel gone.  He returns to England convinced she was responsible for his death, hoping to inherit his possessions.  However, when Rachel arrives in England, Philip’s feelings towards her take a dramatic turn.  With evidence mounting against her there is little doubt that suspicion along can be more debilitating than truth.

Cast:  Soraya Ruakere-Forbes (Rachel Ashley); Jym Shute (Philip Ashley); Jon Hacon (Nicholas Kendall); Kate Burry (Louise Kendall); Bill Tate (Antonio Raindaldi); David Ertel (Seecombe); Jamie Fenton (Jane)