Set in 1920s Belgravia, a newlywed couple—Sheila, an emerging novelist, and Keld, an ambitious playwright—navigate the shifting power dynamics of love and literary success. Their marriage, built on shared brilliance and competing egos, begins to unravel as Keld’s career flourishes and Sheila’s stalls. Personal betrayals and simmering resentment drive the pair into emotional turmoil, casting a sharp light on the costs of ambition and the fragility of partnership.

Originally written in 1918 and first staged in 1926, The Rat Trap marks Noël Coward’s debut as a playwright. This centenary revival has been revised by Bill Rosenfield and is presented by Troupe, whose previous staging of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2 at Park Theatre received critical acclaim. The production blends Coward’s early wit with a period-accurate setting, offering a rare opportunity to revisit one of his lesser-known works with fresh dramaturgical insight.