The Cast

Of the cast. John McCreary was fine. This Job would have been difficult for a mature actor. His was the spirit that dominated the play. Personally I felt that his work was assisted tremendously by very skilful work by his supports, particularly Judith Luke, who spoke her lines beautifully: Dennis Feeney, who added much to the final scenes; and Ian McLean, who sustained at a low level a long and difficult scone. This ability to catch the spirit of underplaying was also noticeable with the Doctor and the naturalist. The scenes that were overplayed were also well done by the General and Lord Stagmantle, while Mr. and Mrs. A., who spoke her lines splendidly, also kept the play's feet on the ground. Altogether one could go on raising point after point from each of the characters that was effective. Technically there were several faults that could and should have been avoided.

I am sorry my discussion is so objective but some people cannot see the play for the spotlights but I know that the audience was strongly moved and carried away very deep emotional impressions. I apologise again if in these remarks I have failed to interpret the play and its theme and all it meant.