RosamundGravelle

Silent Night is a play about love and betrayal; about the stories we tell ourselves and each other; and the secrets we all hide; Silent Night is also a companion piece to The Peach Tree

 

Plot Summary

Set in the early summer of 1999, Stephanie le Boutin has arrived at Robert's rundown dacha outside of Moscow to interview Robert about his life as a spy, so she can write a bestselling biography about him. 

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Robert, now in his 70s, is flattered that he hasn't been forgotten and can't wait to tell his story to the outside world that he thinks has long forgotten him. Imra, (his wife and Robert's former KGB handler), resents Stephanie being there, as Robert's help is ailing and she doesn't want Stephanie to use their story for gain, especially as it might mean talking about the death of her and Robert's beloved son. As Stephanie tries to charm both Robert and Imra, a property developer arrives eyeing the rundown dacha and land, and is willing to stop at nothing to acquire it.

 

Over the course of a few days, Stephanie uncovers truth and lies, both Imra and Robert try to face up to facts, all the while trying to save their dacha, and can the new Russia, intent on pursuing money and power be stopped? 

 

Can any of them be saved and is the truth still real in Russia, or anywhere, now or in the past? Can you be a bad person and still feel as though you are acting for a better? Silent Night a thoughtful play about memory, redemption, and the want and the trying for a better future even if you are a flawed person. 

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Play Specifics

Running time approx 2 hours 

Cast: x 5 

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Other 

Silent Night can allow the cast to work within Covid social distancing guidelines if needed.

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