Switzerland at State Theatre Centre of Western Australia

The subject – writer Patricia Highsmith, lives a reclusive life in the Swiss Alps surrounded by her collection of books and antique weapons. The unlikeable genius facing the end of her life has withdrawn completely from the world, ?nding solace in her seclusion, her cats and cigarettes. Until one day a young man, Edward Ridgeway, intrudes into her place of refuge. He’s yet another irritating delegate from her publisher demanding a contract for one ?nal instalment. Speci?cally another psychological thriller featuring her beloved muse and most infamous literary creation, Tom Ripley.

Authors

• Joanna Murray-Smith