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We sat down with Ian McEwan, author of Atonement, and the show’s director Adam Penford as they met in person for the very first time. A long‑time admirer of Ian’s work, Adam has read everything he’s ever written. In these videos, Ian reflects on the characters and the original novel, while Adam explores his vision for bringing it to the stage. 

Watch the videos to discover why this adaptation will offer something entirely new, even for devoted fans of this modern classic.

Atonement plays for a strictly limited run in the Festival Theatre, 29 May - 20 Jun. Book your tickets now.


It’s got a country house; it’s got the Second World War; it’s got a love affair and a miscarriage of justice.

Ian McEwan


The Festival stage has an epic quality and an intimacy at the same time.

Adam Penford


The one that got away, the love that never was, is always the perfect one.

Ian McEwan


Atonement is playing from 29 May - 20 Jun. Book your tickets now.