National Theatre Live: A Taste of Honey

Plot Summary

When her mother Helen runs off with a car salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmie, a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas. Art student Geof moves in and assumes the role of a surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for Helen and their unconventional setup unravels.

Top Cast

Lesley Sharp Helen

Kate O'Flynn Josephine, her daughter

Dean Lennox Kelly Peter, her friend

Eric Kofi Abrefa Jimmie

Harry Hepple Geoffrey