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THE COLLECTOR
by Mark Healy - from the novel by John Fowles. Ever since he first saw her, Frederick Clegg has been obsessed with Miranda Grey. The repressed, introverted butterfly collector admires the beautiful, privileged art student from afar. When he wins the Lottery, he buys a remote country house, planning to bring her there as his ‘guest’. Having abducted and imprisoned her in the cellar he soon finds the reality is far from his fantasy and their tense, claustrophobic relationship leads to a devastating climax... Originally a novel written by John Fowles in 1963 The Collector was subsequently made into a film with Terence Stamp and Samantha Eggar. Since then it has been adapted for the stage on several occasions, most successfully in this adaptation by Mark Healy. The novel has inspired a number of songs by artists as diverse as The Everly Brothers, The Jam and Nine Inch Nails and has been referenced in comic books, novels and a number of television series, including The Simpsons. Even more sinister
is that several
serial killers and kidnappers have claimed that The Collector was the
inspiration for their crimes.
Having had a successful trial at The Lowry, Salford in February 2010 'The Collector' is now available for touring. Please contact Martin Harris regarding booking the show. 0161 969 1444 / 07788 723570 Rocket Theatre is particularly grateful for support from Arts Council England for this production:
and to the sponsors of this show:
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