It premiered at the Tricycle Theatre in London (in a co-production with Shared Experience directed by Polly Teale) from 6 June 2013 to 20 July 2013.
Harold, a coal magnate in 1930s Yorkshire, discusses the closure of one of his pits with his foreman John Bailey, including the loss of 140 jobs that will result.
Elizabeth is still deep in mourning and reacts badly to Vanessa's suggestion that she return to London society.
Early one morning soon after their arrival, Terence awakes after a nightmare and in the presence of the four other adults has a seizure where he seems to speak in the voice of Harold and Elizabeth's dead son Edgar, relaying information that only the boy and his parents could have known and suggesting they return to the place of his death.
Elizabeth admits that she needs to leave the family home, moving to her sister's house, since her life with Harold has become oppressive.