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Jennifer Saunders to Star as Mrs Rafi in Edward Bond’s The Sea at Theatre Royal Bath

The casting signals the play’s first major revival in nearly 20 years under director Jonathan Munby.

Overview

  • Performances are scheduled for October 22 to November 7, 2026 at Theatre Royal Bath.
  • Jonathan Munby directs the limited run, following high-profile work with the RSC, Young Vic and Shakespeare’s Globe.
  • Set in 1907 in a small East Anglian seaside village, the play blends wild farce, high comedy, social satire and bleak tragedy.
  • Saunders returns to Bath after her run as Madame Arcati in Blithe Spirit.
  • Additional casting and ticket details will be announced, with the play last seen in major revivals in 1991 and 2008 after its 1973 premiere.