Linda Gray stars in World Premiere of Terms of Endearment

The world première production of TERMS OF ENDEARMENT will tour the UK this autumn prior to the West End, starring award-winning actress LINDA GRAY as feisty widow Aurora Greenway, SURANNE JONES as her daughter Emma and JOHN BOWE as Garrett. This new play based on the novel and five-time Oscar-winning film, is written by Dan Gordon and directed by David Taylor. TERMS OF ENDEARMENT will open at York Theatre Royal on 24 August until 15 September before going on national tour until 1 December 2007.

A heartfelt comedy drama, TERMS OF ENDEARMENT explores the tumultuous relationship between Aurora, devoted but opinionated mother, and her often pregnant and always headstrong daughter, Emma. As Aurora struggles to impose order on her wayward daughter’s chaotic life she finds her own taking an unexpectedly thrilling turn: she falls deeply in love for the first time in her life. Alas, Garrett seems to be as much a cad as her daughter’s husband and only when tragedy strikes the family is he revealed as a man with a heart of gold.

This endearing story is a perfect blend of laugh-out-loud comedy and heart-rending drama.

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT stars Golden Globe winner Linda Gray who won international fame and critical acclaim with her portrayal of Sue Ellen in the legendary television phenomenon Dallas. She most recently starred as Mrs Robinson in The Graduate both in the West End and on Broadway. She is joined by Suranne Jones as Emma and John Bowe as the astronaut, Garrett. Suranne is probably best known for her role of Karen McDonald in Coronation Street and she most recently appeared in the West End in A Few Good Men opposite Rob Lowe. John’s work includes seasons with the RSC, and numerous TV drama roles including George Marlow in the first Prime Suspect serial. The cast also includes Robert Fitch and Katherine Heath.

The creative team is led by Director David Taylor with designs by Julie Godfrey and lighting by Oliver Fenwick.

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT is written by Dan Gordon and is based on the novel by Larry McMurtry and the screenplay by James L. Brooks of the motion picture produced by Paramount Pictures Corporation. The movie which was released in 1983 won five Academy Awards. This new production is presented on tour by Lee Dean, Jenny Topper, Laurence Myers, Charles Diamond, Hilary Williams in association with GR8 Theatricals and York Theatre Royal.

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT runs at York Theatre Royal, from Friday 24th August to Saturday 15th September. Tickets for this not to be missed production are priced between £9.00- £18.00, with tickets for Under 25s and Students at £5.00 and can be purchased at York Theatre Royal Box Office or by calling 01904 623568 or visiting www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk