Treats
by Christopher Hampton
The play is set in the present day, London, in a single room in Ann's flat. There are three characters: Ann, Dave, and Patrick.
While Ann's bullying and unfaithful boyfriend Dave is reporting in Iraq, Ann seizes the opportunity to change the locks and take up with her infinitely more considerate colleague Patrick. But Patrick proves no match for savagery and charisma when Dave comes crashing home determined to win his girl back. Is Dave, however, crafty and clever enough to succeed? First staged in 1976, this updated version demonstrates that, in love, our instinct for making the wrong decisions remains as sharp as ever.
Performances from 7th to 12th September 2009