In Rehearsal

Nigel Freer (Maxim de Winter), considers the merits of the Director's suggestions!

September / October 2010

This classic story follows the life of new bride Mrs de Winter as she arrives at the beautiful house of Manderley to live with her wealthy new husband. But life is far from idyllic overshadowed as it is by the spirit of his former wife and the terrifying housekeeper Mrs Danvers.

The play, written by Daphne du Maurier and based on her own novel of the same name proved to be so popular with Ashby audiences that every performance was a complete sell out.

A film about the staging of this production was made by Ashby de la Zouch Museum as part of the Ashby 2010 Film for the Future project. It can be seen here.