The brothers are reunited to sell their father’s furniture to Gregory Solomon (Suchet), a Jewish dealer whose mannerisms are so larger-than-life they border on stereotype.ĭespite an insightful exploration of the importance of the past – hovering ominously over the characters in a wave of antique bric-à-brac – The Price feels slow, almost aimless. The action takes place in the attic of the New York apartment of Victor Franz (Coyle) and his estranged brother Walter (Adrian Lukis). Bates of Downton Abbey) transfer to the West End after a successful 2018 run in Bath. This production sees David Suchet ( Poirot) and Brendan Coyle (the ever-honourable Mr. Although Miller provides sophisticated characterisation, powerful dialogue and well-developed themes, The Price lacks the force of All My Sons or the pace of Death of a Salesman (both of which will be revived in London this year).
The Price is not one of Arthur Miller’s well-known plays, and perhaps this is understandable.
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