Brief Encounter November 27, 2010

'Brief Encounter' is the breakout hit from London that transforms Noel Coward's classic tale of forbidden passion into a jaw-dropping fusion of whimsical humor, dreamy romance and stunning multimedia effects. Using elements of the beloved film and the play on which it was based, along with song and dance, this ingenious new work is adapted and directed by Emma Rice. The story follows the brief affair between Laura (a housewife and mother) and Alec (a married doctor), who meet at a railway station cafe when Alec removes a piece of grit from Laura's eye. Their attraction leads to secret meetings every Thursday, and the (melo)drama unfurls as both attempt to deal with their conflicting desires to act and their attempt to remain faithful.