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16 Apr 2026 – 09 May 2026

Private Lives

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“The comedy fizzes”

West End Best Friend

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“Beautifully polished and deliciously unhinged”

Theatre Life

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“To see a production and cast of this calibre in a space such as Reading Rep is an opportunity that should not be missed.”

All That Dazzles

Written by Noel Coward

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“The comedy fizzes” West End Best Friend
🌟🌟🌟🌟.5  “Beautifully polished and deliciously unhinged” Theatre Life
🌟🌟🌟🌟 “To see a production and cast of this calibre in a space such as Reading Rep is an opportunity that should not be missed.” All That Dazzles
“As lively a Private Lives as this reviewer has seen” Henley Standard
“This energetic production is brilliantly entertaining” Theatre and Tonic

Love, Lust, Laughs and a dash of scandal

On the glittering shores of the 1930s French Riviera, two newlywed couples are enjoying their honeymoons. But when Elyot and Amanda – divorced for five years – discover they’re staying in adjacent rooms with their new spouses, sparks fly… again.

One romantic serenade and several cocktails later, old passions reignite and the former lovers abandon their baffled partners, eloping to Paris in a whirlwind of glamour, chaos, and razor-sharp repartee.

A wickedly funny comedy of manners, Noël Coward’s Private Lives is a timeless classic – full of biting wit, fiery romance, and deliciously bad behaviour.

“A masterclass in wit.” — Time Out

 

 

Age Suitability:  14+

We have a British Sign Interpreted and Creative Captioned performance on the 27th April at 7.30pm. This performance includes a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter and some audiences may view captions on hand held tablets. The production remains unchanged, ensuring the same experience for all audiences.

To find out all info about pricing tiers, offers for groups and under 30’s and our concessions click here

www.noelcoward.com 

Cast & Creative

Amy Di Bartolomeo

Amanda

Christopher Bonwell

Elyot

Emile John

Victor

Rose-anna Nicholson,

Louise

Orla O’Sullivan

Sybil

Matthew Forbes

Director

Kevin Jenkins

Set and Costume

Elliot Griggs

Lighting Designer

Raffaela Pancucci

Sound Designer

Yarit Dor

Movement, Fight and Intimacy Director

Jordan Harris

Production Manager

Jill Green

Casting Director

Sheree Paton

Costume Supervisor

Josette Shipp

Stage Manager on Book

Lucy Skinner

Assistant Stage Manager