Cephalonia, 1941. Captain Corelli, an enigmatic young Italian officer, is posted to the idyllic Greek island as part of the occupying forces. The Captain is soon thrown together with Dr Iannis' strong-willed and beautiful daughter Pelagia, who discovers all of the complexities of love, and how it can blossom in the most unexpected and profound way. Adapted for the stage by Rona Munro (The James Plays) from Louis De Bernieres best selling novel, Captain Corelli's Mandolin opened at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End in July 2019.