91Èȱ¬

Based on the events which inspired the writing of Terence Rattigan’s play The Deep Blue Sea.

Actor Kenny Morgan was awarded ‘Best Newcomer’ by the British film Industry in 1940, aged only twenty. He had a tremendous future ahead of him. A large and important part of which was as Rattigan’s clandestine lover for nearly ten years. Until Kenny met fellow actor who treated him badly and who was incapable of commitment or kindness.

1949. Kenny left Rattigan ten months previously and is living in a down at heel boarding house in Camden, quite a drop in circumstances from the lavish champagne life afforded him by his previous relationship. Yet Kenny is in love, totally, selflessly and self destructively.

The play shines a light in the dark corners of post war world of secrecy, curtain twitching, casual racism and internalised shame

The play starts with a suicide attempt and contains discussions about suicide – as well as outdated terminology from the 1940s. It contains some strong language.

Kenny Morgan ..... Paul Keating
Terence Rattigan ..... Max Irons
Ritter ..... Anton Lesser
Mrs Simpson ..... Annette Badland
Alec ..... Calam Lynch
Dafydd ..... Cerith Flinn
Norma ..... Ela Chapman

Adapted for radio from Mike Poulton's original stage play by Sean O'Connor.

Sound design by David Thomas
Directed by Marina Caldarone
A Pier Production for 91Èȱ¬ Radio 3