Event details

Betrayal, one of Harold Pinter’s most acclaimed works, debuted in 1978. The play follows three characters: Robert, Emma, Robert’s wife, and Jerry, Robert’s university friend and Emma’s clandestine lover. Unfolding in reverse chronological order over the span of nearly a decade, the action starts at the end of Emma and Robert’s marriage in 1977 and traces back to the beginning of Emma and Jerry’s affair in 1968. Immersive staging invites audiences to watch alongside the characters and witness acts of deceit, unfulfilled dreams, and all-consuming passion.

Featuring Joe McLean ‘27, with direction and scenic design by Christie Davis ’27, this production also features Amalia Hartray ‘29 (lighting design), Ryan Gao (sound design), and the stage management by Ingrid Kary ’30 and Wanjiru Wanjau ‘27. Other members of the cast include principal actors Ella Williams ’29 and Vincent D’Angelo ‘27, as well as Teddy Hollander-Bodie ’30.

Content Advisory

Depictions of infidelity, mature language, and mentions of domestic violence.

Tickets

Free and open to the public; free tickets are required for all performances.

Reserve free tickets in advance through University Ticketing

Reach University Ticketing by email at tixhelp@princeton.edu or by phone at 609-258-9220.

Directions

Get directions to the Wallace Theater, located on the Forum level of the Lewis Arts complex.

On weekends, enter the Lewis Arts complex through the main Forum level entry doors located across from the Princeton NJ Transit Station/Wawa. All other entry doors are locked on weekends.

Accessibility

The Wallace Theater is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. The performance on December 4 will feature open/live captioning (CART).

Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information about our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.