BY NOEL COWARD
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAY ROWAN
Set against a backdrop of 1930s glamour, Private Lives is a sparkling comedy of manners, telling the story of the charming, rich and utterly reckless Amanda and Elyot whose fiery marriage ultimately ended in a bitter divorce. Their turbulent romance soon spirals into a chaotic riot of passionate desire, slanging matches and outrageous battles.
VENUE
The Hope Mill, The Dukes
Category
Comedy, Drama
Run lenght
28th January – 8th January, 24th – 28th February 2026
I ❤️ MANCHESTER
The laughter and applause of the sold-out audience is a testament to the play’s quality, as well as the abundant skill, creativity and professionalism of the entire cast, crew, and team at Hope Mill.
THE REVIEWS HUB
In its entirety, Private Lives is a champagne-filled play that knows its own volatility and invites the audience to share the journey. It is a fantastic product, and one that feels like being a fly on the wall as something undeniably compelling unfolds.
THE BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE
The various cosmic thingummys fuse to ensure the version of Private Lives from HER Productions, whilst extremely funny, does not shy away from the dark side of the play and sets a high bar for the Royal Exchange to tackle.
Always a joy to work with HER productions!
My thoughts 💭
Cast and Creatives
Elyot
Charlie Noble
Amanda
Hannah Ellis Ryan
Victor
Jack Elliot
Sybil
Hope Yolanda
Hannah Bracegirdle 