When the Rain Stops Falling is a compelling family saga that takes us back and forth in time from one generation to another, from 1959 to 2039, from London to Australia. With four generations of fathers and sons, their mothers, lovers and wives, the play is epic in its scope, yet at the same time extraordinarily intimate.
What Is the Story of When the Rain Stops Falling?
When the Rain Stops Falling is an ambitious, beautifully acted family drama that moves back and forth in time between 1959 and 2039 and takes place in London and various locations in Australia. The seven characters cover four generations tied together by a dark secret. The play touches on themes of parental love and guilt and how secrets continue to affect families over time. There’s also an environmental aspect (with recurring mentions of rain) that’s especially prevalent in the first and last scene, set in 2039.
""A shattering new play. A work of great sorrow and beauty given searing lucidity in David Cromer's insightful production.""
Variety
David Rooney
""A shattering new play. A work of great sorrow and beauty given searing lucidity in David Cromer's insightful production.""
Variety
David Rooney
""Jolts of powerful emotion. Andrew Bovell's play charts the bound fates of two families and several generations. Sensitively directed by David Cromer and illuminated by terrific work from an astutely assembled cast that infuses these characters with soulful, affecting depths and regular jolts of powerful emotion.""
The New York Times
Charles Isherwood
""Wildly inventive and fascinating. A provocative, entertaining, superbly realized production featuring a fine ensemble cast.""
Associated Press
Michael Kuchwara
""A stirring production filled with excellent performances.""
New York Daily News
Joe Dziemianowicz