The Last of the Haussmans

Friday, October 12th 7:30pm
Sunday, October 21st 2:00pm

Julie Walters plays Judy Haussman with Rory Kinnear and Helen McCrory as her children in this eagerly-anticipated new play: a funny, touching and sometimes savage portrait of a family thats losing its grip.

Part of National Theatre Live the best of British theatre broadcast live to cinemas worldwide.

Anarchic, feisty but growing old, high society drop-out Judy Haussman remains in spirit with the Ashrams of the 1960s while holding court in her dilapidated Art Deco house on the Devon coast. After an operation, shes joined by wayward offspring Nick and Libby, sharp-eyed granddaughter Summer, local doctor Peter, and Daniel, a troubled teenager who makes use of the familys crumbling swimming pool. Together they share a few sweltering months in this chaotic world of all-day drinking, infatuations, long-held resentments, free love and failure.

One of Britains best-loved and most versatile actors, Julie Walters has won BAFTA, Golden Globe and Olivier Awards for her work. Her screen credits range from

Educating Rita to celebrated work with Victoria Wood, from lead roles in the movies of Mamma Mia! and Harry Potter to portraying Mo Mowlam for Channel 4.

Rory Kinnear recently won the Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his performance as Hamlet at the National Theatre. Helen McCrorys acclaimed work includes the films The Queen and, recently, Hugo.

Cast includes:
Rory Kinnear
Isabella Laughland
Helen McCrory
Matthew Marsh
Julie Walters

Director:
Howard Davies

Running time: 3 hours (estimate) including host introduction and one 20-minute intermission.

Tickets: $15 Adults, $13 Seniors and $11 Students with $2 off for Lincoln Theatre Members.