Originally produced in London by the National Theatre and later on Broadway, this cinematic drama by one of England's most celebrated contemporary playwrights reaped praise when produced by Joseph Papp and starring Kate Nelligan. Post war history is seen through the life and loves of a former French Resistance fighter; Susan Traherne, now disaffected and cynical, marries a conventional career diplomat and proceeds to wreck both their lives. Later filmed with Meryl Streep in the role of Susan.
Plenty premiered at the Lyttleton Theatre in London in April 1978 under the direction of David Hare.