The Suit

Based on The Suit by Can Themba, Mothobi Mutloatse and Barney Simon
Direction, adaptation and musical direction by Peter Brook, Marie-Hélène Estienne and Franck Krawczyk

Renowned European theatre and former RSC director Peter Brook demonstrates that some themes don’t wear out on stage by giving The Suit a new life, presenting in its original English language version, having previously toured the production around the world with a French adaptation.

This simple but sad South African story of infidelity centres on a middle-class lawyer who punishes his wife for being unfaithful to him by treating the suit that her lover left behind as a physical person in their life. She has to feed it, entertain and take it out for walks as a constant reminder of her adultery.

Based on the 1950s novel by South African author Can Themba who’s book was banned during apartheid and he was exiled to Swaziland.

PLEASE NOTE: A Postshow Talk entitled 'Further steps on the road To freedom' will take place after the performance on Fri 31 Oct.

Running Times: 75 Mins
Recommended for ages 12+


“This story of adultery in apartheid South Africa is quietly preparing to break your heart”
The New York Times

"The suit that figures so prominently onstage may be empty, but “The Suit” is filled with emotion.”
The Huffington Post

“Brook's production is a minimalist masterclass, exquisitely performed and almost unbearably moving.”
Mail on Sunday