'There are exceptional performances from all of the players. impeccable stuff'

Metro (5 star review)

'The Octagon has another big hit on their hands'

What's On Stage (4 star review)

'Gripping drama. Barbara Marten is fantastic. Robert Pickavance's

performance is flawless'

Bolton Evening News

New York, 1938: Dr. Harry Hyman is called to examine a sudden and mysterious paralysis affecting Sylvia Gellburg, wife to a wealthy Jewish businessman.  Dr. Hyman soon realises that Sylvia's condition has not been caused by any physical ailment, but by a deep-seated personal trauma.  Could it be brought on by her tempestuous relationship with her stern, dispassionate husband, Phillip?  Or could it possibly have something to do with Sylvia's compulsive obsession with newspaper images of Jewish persecution in Nazi Germany?  As Dr. Hyman comes ever closer to finding the source of Sylvia's peculiar affliction, a dangerous relationship forms between the doctor and his beautiful patient, a relationship that could have devastating consequences.

Miller's gritty, enthralling script underpins the personal tragedies of a New York-Jewish family with the developing horror of Holocaust-tormented Berlin, questioning the human response to tragedy and highlighting the abuse prevalent in everyday society.  This fascinating and disturbing insight into a horrific and thought-provoking occurrence offers a fresh look at how momentous historical events can shape the lives of ordinary people all around the world.

Following in the breath-taking tradition of his acclaimed American classics A View From The Bridge, Death Of A Salesman, The Crucible and All My Sons, Broken Glass reinforces Arthur Miller's unrivalled reputation as the godfather of modern tragedy.  Winner of the Olivier Award for best play in 1993, Broken Glass was powerful example of ingenious playcraft and heart-rending drama from one of the twentieth century's most renowned playwrights.

This production of Broken Glass will be performed at York Theatre Royal from 7 April to 29 April.