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THE PORTAIT OF A LADY
STARRING CATHERINE MCCORMACK, NIAMH CUSACK DIRECTED BY PETER HALL

Henry James’ nineteenth century masterpiece is one of the wonders of world literature. Set in London, Rome and Florence, it tells the story of Isabel Archer, a beautiful, young American heiress, who travels to Europe on a voyage of self-discovery. She is accompanied by the delightful Madam Merle who seems to have many friends, but no past.

Having turned down an English Lord and wealthy American industrialist, Isabel marries Gilbert Osmond, a man of exquisite taste and sensibility, who claims to care nothing for worldly possessions. However, as Gilbert and Madam Merle reveal their true characters, Isabel has to confront her future alone…

An extraordinary cast includes Catherine McCormack, whose films include Braveheart, The Land Girls, Spy Game, The Moon and the Stars and 28 Weeks Later. Her stage roles include All My Sons, for which receive an Olivier nomination, Honour and Dinner, all at the National Theatre, and The 39 Steps in the West End and on Broadway. From one of Ireland’s most distinguished acting dynasties, Niamh Cusack is well-known for playing Dr Kate Rowan in the popular television series Heartbeat. Jean Marsh won an Emmy Award for her portrayal of Rose in Upstairs, Downstairs, which she co-created with Eileen Atkins. The duo also created The House of Eliot.

Sir Peter Hall is one of the UK’s most prolific and distinguished directors of plays, films and operas.

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