Written in 1923, this play by the author of Mary Broome, which was such a success last year, is set in a military family on the eve of the outbreak of the First World War. As the war approaches, the family is torn by the differing attitudes to the coming conflict. Conscientious objections to war are not easy principles to espouse at such a time and in such a family. 'Those that we call traitors may be the heroes - the men of conscience and ideals. It's my work to look into men's souls. It's truth I want, not this blatant simplicity. We are to be all one now. What a time! The day of the cheap patriot has come.'T964810318Running time: Act 1 1hr 5mins, Act II 45minsProducer Orange Tree Theatre. Director Auriol Smith. Design Sam Dowson. Lighting John Harris. Performer Jonathan Christie. Performer Claudia Elmhirst. Performer Julian Forsyth. Performer David Gooderson. Performer Simon Harrison. Performer Chris Heyward. Performer Miranda Keeling. Performer Joan Moon. Performer Jack Sandle. | |
| 25 Apr 12 to 9 Jun 12 | Orange Tree Theatre, Outer London :: V321 listing details L5765920 |
