Betrayal Theatre Break

Betrayal the play is a story of passion, deceit and anguish. Written by Harold Pinter in 1978 the play explores the emotions of love, loss and betrayal.

Emma is married to Robert, but for seven years has been conducting an affair with his best friend Jerry, who in turn is married to Judith. Running in reverse order Betrayal the play is a clever glimpse into the first deceit, ongoing affair and high emotions that the four characters endure across a nine year period.

Betrayal the play was first produced by the National Theatre in London on 15 November 1978 and in 1979 won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play. This brand new production stars Kristin Scott Thomas, Douglas Henshall and Ben Miles, and will run at The Comedy Theatre for a limited period. The play will be directed by Ian Rickson, who directed Harold Pinter in Krapp's Last Tape.

The play was adapted into a film in 1983 starring Jeremy Irons, Patricia Hodge and Ben Kingsley.

Betrayal the play is suitable for audiences aged 16 and upwards

You can only purchase tickets for Betrayal with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.

Betrayal Theatre breaks by train ... Make it easy on yourself and take a theatre break by train. Our train prices are very competitive so after you have picked the hotel for your theatre break, click on the "Add a rail journey" link in the "Optional Extras" section. You will be speeding your way to Betrayal before you know it and you'll avoid the congestion charges too! (Train journeys are supplied by a number of different operators).