Watch on the Rhine

Summer 1940. On a peaceful morning in her Washington D.C. living room, widow Fanny Farrelly anxiously awaits the return of her daughter and her German husband, fleeing Europe with their children.

As night falls, dark secrets emerge, and this American sanctuary becomes even more dangerous than what they left behind.
Known for her success on Broadway (The Little Foxes, The Children's Hour) Lillian Hellman was also a brilliant activist, ahead of her time. WATCH ON THE RHINE is her masterpiece political thriller, given a timely revival by director Ellen McDougall.

Cast includes Olivier Award winner Patricia Hodge and Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession, Inventing Anna) and John Light (The Son).

Important Information

Show warnings: please note this section contains spoilers

The play contains references to concentration camps, shooting, bombing and refugees all in the context of WWII
There are also references to gambling, bribery and murder.
There are scenes of physical violence.

Access performances

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
Monday 23 January 7.30pm

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Saturday 28 January 2.30pm, touch tour at 1pm

BSL PERFORMANCE
Saturday 21 January 2.30pm
 

Age Restrictions

Show warnings: please note this section contains spoilers

The play contains references to concentration camps, shooting, bombing and refugees all in the context of WWII
There are also references to gambling, bribery and murder.
There are scenes of physical violence.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Wed 4th January 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

Donmar Warehouse Details

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