Lessons and Lovers - D.H. Lawrence in New Mexico

An extraordinarily beautiful play set chiefly on D.H Lawrence's New Mexico ranch between 1922 and 1945 and centred on the fascinating personality of Lawrence, who inspires fierce loyalty in the women around him. The play also deals with the love between Freida and Lawrence which survives the conflict of their strong characters and the pain of Lawrence's final years. Wymark's flash to the present with acute observations on the action from a professor and students is a successful technique adding depth of understanding to a stunning story.