December 16th, 2017 - 1:00 pm
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society announces the next play in the exciting series of National Theatre Live screenings. National Theatre Live is a groundbreaking project that presents the best of British theater live from the London stage on film to cinemas across the UK and around the world.
Sonia Friedman Productions present James Macdonald’s new production of Edward Albee’s landmark play, WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? From the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, the play stars Imelda Staunton (“Gypsy”), Conleth Hill (“Game of Thrones”), Luke Treadaway (“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”) and Imogen Poots (“Jane Eyre”).
In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling. (Rated: R, Runtime 3 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission).
“Guardian” give the production five stars and says “Imelda Staunton at her magnificent best” and “Sunday Express” proclaims the play to be “the most enjoyable evening in the West End.”
Screenings will be on Saturday, December 16th at 1:00 pm, Monday, December 18th at 1:00 pm and Tuesday, December 19th at 6:00 pm at the Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive in Dartmouth Plaza (behind the Lewes Wawa). Admission for National Theatre Live is $18 for RBFS members, $20 general admission and $15 for ages 16 and under. Online reservations (www.rehobothfilm.com) are encouraged and may be made with MasterCard or VISA.
The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education and cultural enrichment for our community. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. Having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute®. The Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, or call 302-645-9095.