theatre
set at the famous hotel of the same name on lake zürich, our new play BAUR AU LAC brings together two sisters in their sixties on the occasion of one of their son’s wedding.
against the backdrop of their peaceful oasis, events that take place elsewhere put their entire lives into a stark new context, at once exposing the truth and cementing the bond that lies at the core of their relationship.
a rehearsed reading of BAUR AU LAC took place in march 2010 as part of the play’s development, starring susannah york and illona linthwaite.
susannah york & illona linthwaite
in a rehearsed reading
have a look at:
a story of loyalty, loss,
betrayal and forgiveness
an explosive adventure
of hearts & minds
an apocalyptic comedy
the love trilogy website
coproduction at arcola theatre
optimist’s first fully staged play was a coproduction with arcola theatre, in autumn 2009. ELDER LATIMER IS IN LOVE turns into an explosive adventure of hearts and minds, as an american mormon falls in love with a radical young muslim.
