Film shows who’s afraid of big bad Woolf2 min read

Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Luke Treadaway and Imogen Poots star in James Macdonald’s critically acclaimed, five-star production of Edward Albee’s landmark play, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” broadcast live to cinemas from the Harold Pinter Theatre, London. Courtesy photo

The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” showing in Sedona on Monday, June 5, at 3 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

Sonia Friedman Productions present Imelda Staunton, Conleth Hill, Luke Treadaway and Imogen Poots in James Macdonald’s critically acclaimed, five-star production of Edward Albee’s landmark play, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” broadcast live to cinemas from the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

In the early hours of the morning on the campus of an American college, Martha, much to her husband George’s displeasure, has invited the new professor and his wife to their home for some after-party drinks. As the alcohol flows and dawn approaches, the young couple are drawn into George and Martha’s toxic games until the evening reaches its climax in a moment of devastating truth-telling.

“Imelda Staunton is at her magnificent best. A first-rate revival of an astonishing play.” — The Guardian

“A fierce revival. Conleth Hill is superb. Exquisite.” — Evening Standard

“Luke Treadaway and Imogen Poots are terrific.” — Metro

“James Macdonald’s blistering production. Intoxicatingly good.” — Financial Times

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“One of the greatest feats of acting I have ever witnessed.” — The Independent

“Pitch-perfect. It’s hard to imagine a cast that could be bettered. The most enjoyable evening in the West End.” — Sunday Express

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Monday, June 5, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $12.50 for Film Festival members.

Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office; by calling 282-1177; or online at SedonaFilmFestival.org. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. SR 89A in West Sedona.

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