'' The Height of the Storm '' is a play by Florian Zeller . The play follows a couple looking back at 50 years of marriage , and realising their relationship may not be as perfect as they expected . A production directed by Jonathan Kent and starring Jonathan Pryce and Eileen Atkins opened at Richmond Theatre on 1 September 2018 as part of a short UK tour . It then transferred to the Whyndham 's Theatre in the West End on 9 October 2018 , following previews from 2 October . The cast also included Anna Madeley , Amanda Drew and Lucy Cohu . It was translated into English by Christopher Hampton . Atkins was nominated for Best Actress for her performance at the 2019 Olivier Awards The play was named best play of the year by '' The Guardian ''
2019 Olivier Awards
2019 Laurence Olivier Awards
The Height of the Storm