The play was commissioned by Daniel Schumann and produced by him together with Lee Dean in association with Charles Diamond and the Royal & Derngate, Northampton.
[2] The original production was directed by Robin Lefevre and designed by Liz Ascroft, with sound by John Leonard and lighting by Mick Hughes.
The original cast was led by Hayley Mills as Ursula, Belinda Lang as Janet, Carol MacReady as Dorcas and Robert Rees as Andrea.
"Mills is stunning as Ursula, imbuing her with a girlish youth which makes her unrequited feelings ever poignant... As is Belinda Lang, who is equally touching as the abrupt Janet, her life also scarred by disappointment...
If I had to choose just one play to watch again from this year's batch it would, without question, be my number one choice.” Bath Chronicle[6] Theatre of such quality is a rare and precious thing..." LeftlLion.co.uk - Nottingham Culture[7] A promotional video is available to view on YouTube.