Private Lives
by NOËL COWARD
directed by DAVID IVERS
July 18 – August 23, 2026
Wurtele Thrust Stage
A quick-witted comedy
It’s been five years since divorcees Elyot and Amanda called it quits. It wasn’t that they didn’t adore each other — their union was just too tempestuous for their own good. Now they’re both on marriage number two and honeymooning at a popular resort town in France with their new spouses, Sibyl and Victor, who remain unconvinced that the flames between the former dynamic duo have fizzled. When the couples discover they are vacationing at the same hotel, insults and romantic sparks fly until everyone is caught in the emotional crossfire and forced to follow their hearts. This delicious will-they-won’t-they comedy will have you rooting for the lovers and leave you laughing the whole way home.
Three things to know
- This witty comedy of manners is considered to be Noël Coward’s most famous work, and it is revived often on London’s West End and beyond.
- Private Lives is a Guthrie audience favorite: We previously produced the play in our 1975–1976, 1992–1993 and 2007–2008 Seasons.
- Director David Ivers most recently helmed the Guthrie's production of The Importance of Being Earnest in our 2023–2024 Season.
Venue info
This production will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $35 to $94, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| All previews | $77 | $65 | $48 | $40 | $35 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekday matinees | $81 | $69 | $52 | $44 | $39 |
| Sun, Thu evenings, Opening Nights | $86 | $74 | $59 | $49 | $44 |
| Fri evenings, Sat, Sun matinees | $90 | $78 | $63 | $53 | $48 |
| Saturday evenings | $94 | $82 | $67 | $59 | $52 |
Age recommendation
We recommend this production for ages 13 and up. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
Private Lives
Wurtele Thrust
Accessibility
*ASL Interpreted Performances
*Audio Described Performances
*Open Captioned Performances
Post-play discussions
Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.
Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.
Sunday, July 26 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, August 2 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, August 8 at 1 p.m.
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