

Drama
Overview
A mother struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The PBS Great Performances recording of the West End Transfer (from Donmar Warehouse) in 2024.
Top Cast


Caissie Levy
Caissie Levy
Diana Goodman
Caissie Levy
Diana Goodman


Jamie Parker
Jamie Parker
Dan Goodman
Jamie Parker
Dan Goodman


Jack Wolfe
Jack Wolfe
Gabe Goodman
Jack Wolfe
Gabe Goodman


Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Natalie Goodman
Eleanor Worthington-Cox
Natalie Goodman


Trevor Dion Nicholas
Trevor Dion Nicholas
Dr. Fine / Dr. Madden
Trevor Dion Nicholas
Dr. Fine / Dr. Madden
Jack Ofrecio
Jack Ofrecio
Henry
Jack Ofrecio
Henry
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