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  • Venue Park Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 7 December 2024
  • Running time Each part 2 hours and 20 minutes (incl. interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

John Galsworthy’s classic story The Forsyte Saga, famously adapted for TV, is newly dramatised for the stage in two parts by Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan.

Bringing the unheard female voices of The Forsyte Saga to the fore for the first time, the plays span 40 years from the last gasp of the Victorian age to the beginning of the roaring 1920s, in an epic tale of sex, money and power.

Experience both parts of this epic drama, with The Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene and The Forsyte Saga Part 2: Fleur to be seen over two nights, or as stand-alone plays.

An impressive cast includes Fiona Hampton (Touching the Void) as Irene Forsyte, Joseph Millson (Noises Off, Mary Poppins) as Soames Forsyte and Flora Spencer-Longhurst (Amélie) as Fleur Forsyte.

The Forsyte Saga runs from 11 October 2024 to 7 December 2024 at Park Theatre London – see booking dates, below.

The Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene
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The Forsyte Saga Part 2: Fleur
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London, 1886. Wealthy solicitor Soames Forsyte is a man of property, and his beautiful wife Irene is his most prized possession. When he commissions an architect to build him a house in which to keep her, the cracks in their marriage finally begin to show, until something happens so shocking that it tears the Forsyte family apart. Years later, Soames’ daughter Fleur is haunted by the family secret when history begins to repeat itself.

The Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene
Penniless Irene has married into the wealthy Forsyte family out of necessity. Her husband Soames adores her, but Irene does not love him. When she falls for the handsome architect Philip Bosinney, engaged to Soames’ cousin June, a scandal ensues, setting in motion a chain of events so terrible that it haunts the family forever…

The Forsyte Saga Part 2: Fleur
Years have passed since the family scandal and Soames and Irene are divorced with children of their own. Soames’ daughter Fleur, headstrong like her father, is determined to discover what caused the family rift. But when she falls in love herself she becomes inextricably linked to the events of the past, forcing the saga to its inevitable shocking conclusion…

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Who is in the cast of The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2?

Starring Fiona Hampton as Irene Forsyte, Joseph Millson as Soames Forsyte and Flora Spencer-Longhurst as Fleur Forsyte

Emma Amos as Emily Forsyte, Juley Forsyte, June Forsyte and Holly Forsyte; Nigel Hastings as James Forsyte and Jo Forsyte; Michael Lumsden as Jolyon Forsyte, Swithin Forsyte, Doctor, Prosper Profond, Riggs and Harold Blade; Florence Roberts as June Forsyte, Annette Forsyte and Anne Forsyte; Andy Rush as Philip Bosinney, Polteed and Jon Forsyte; and Jamie Wilkes as Jo Forsyte, Policeman and Michael Mont.

Who are the creative team of The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2?

John Galsworthy’s novel The Forsyte Saga is adapated by Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan.

Directed by Josh Roche.

Set and Costume Designer Anna Yates, Lighting Designer Alex Musgrave, Sound Designer and Composer Max Pappenheim, Movement Director Patrice Bowler

Important Notes

Performance schedule: The Forsyte Saga is staged in two parts, with The Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene and The Forsyte Saga Part 2: Fleur playing on alternate nights. Both parts are also performed consecutively on matinee days. See booking calendar for details. 

Access performances: Captioned: Sat 26 Oct 15.00 (Part 1) & 19.30 (Part 2);  Audio Described: Sat 2 Nov 15.00 (Part 1), with touch tour at 14.00 & 19.30 (Part 2), with touch tour at 18.30

Venue Information

Park Theatre , Clifton Terrace, London, N4 3JP

Nearest Tube or Train: Finsbury Park (National Rail, Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line)

Nearest Buses: 210, W3, W10, 4, 29, 153, 253, 254, 259, N23, N253, N279

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Critics' reviews of The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2

★★★★★ "This gripping and wonderfully theatrical adaptation of the books is a must-see" - The Times

★★★★ "The Forsyte Saga is a triumph" - Financial Times

★★★★ "Joseph Millson is riveting" - The Stage

★★★★ "Pitch-perfect performances… an epic in miniature" - Whats On Stage

★★★★ "Splendid" - The Observer

Frequently Asked Questions

The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2 is playing at the Park Theatre in London
The running time of The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2 is Each part 2 hours and 20 minutes (incl. interval)
The age recommendations for The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2 are: 14+
Yes, The Forsyte Saga - Parts 1 and 2 has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday

No, both parts of The Forsyte Saga at the Park Theatre are stand-alone plays, and each can be watched and enjoyed separately. However, they are both part of a complete story, and for maximum enjoyment we suggest watching both parts in sequence. You can see both parts over consecutive days, or on matinee days you can see both parts together.

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