WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Clark Art Institute airs a presentation of "Jack Absolute Flies Again" (2 hours, 30 minutes), a production of London's National Theatre, on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 1 pm. 

 

The Clark airs the broadcast in its auditorium, located in the Manton Research Center.

 

According to a press release:

 

After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack's advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. Emily Burns directs this new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night), a new version of Sheridan's The Rivals. The cast includes Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson, and Kelvin Fletcher. The performance was filmed in front of a live audience.

 

Tickets are $18 ($16 for members; $12 for children 10 and under). To purchase tickets, visit clarkart.edu/events or call the box office at 413 458 0524. All sales are final.