Watch Steve John Shepherd in Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’ at the Royal Exchange Theatre

‘I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives.’

In Noël Coward’s savage comedy, there’s nothing a cocktail can’t cure as lovers battle to get the upper hand. Wit has never been so razor sharp and passion has never looked so brutal.

In ‘Private Lives’, sparks fly on a honeymoon from hell and sexual chemistry is always only a heartbeat away from an explosion. Loved for their sparkling dialogue and art deco glamour, Noël Coward’s plays remain as funny and insightful as when they were written.

Watch L&C’s excellent Steve John Shepherd as Elyot in Blanche McIntyre’s new production of Coward’s vitriol-laced classic.

‘Private Lives’ is on at The Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester until 2nd May.