by David Mercer
With Denholm Elliott as Gerald, Gwen Watford as Monica, Glenda Jackson as Julia, David Sumner as Ben

Another play about violence? Yes, and by David Mercer, and a positive play, about how people come to terms with violence and often use it to strengthen their relationships.
Gerald, a highly intelligent senior Civil Servant, and his wife enjoy a 'civilized' delicately balanced marriage, until Gerald decides to 'mix it' with Julie, a brittle and vulnerable young colleague of his. This in turn disrupts Julie's delicate relationship with Ben, a violent and extremely jealous draughtsman.
The cast list is noteworthy - and as for the title: well, Ben is an amateur violinist and there is murder in the air.

(see page 32)