Synopsis
The Lie
Florian Zeller trans Christopher Hampton
Published by Faber & Faber
But Alice has spotted Michel kissing another woman that very afternoon
Leaving her with a dilemma
Her husband Paul believes it is better to behave as if nothing has happened
Alice is far from sure and an argument ensues
And as their own relationship is held up to scrutiny, the question as to who is being protected and why grows ever more difficult to answer
Translated by Christopher Hampton, The Lie received its English language world premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, in September 2017