Criticisms

Kelso Andrews, as the Stage Manager, carrying the weight of the show, could, perhaps, have been more mature and all-wise. Though he was in general en rapport with his audience, I could not help feeling distressed at times by his over-confidential manner and especially his habit of swaying. But this exacting and unorthodox part must strain the dramatic resources of even the most accomplished actor, and the performance was, on the whole, very convincing.

The women were better than the men, I thought. The women were never Training College students in their annual show. One or two of the men were.

Other criticisms? Maybe Dr. Gibbs looked a bit too young to be George's father. It could be that some of the audience didn't quite grasp what Mrs. Gibb and Mrs. Webb were doing in that breakfast business in Act I. But all 'these, and all the other small faults, were quite unimportant compared with the beauty of the play and the production.

I saw the play twice, and it impressed me more than any play I have seen for a long, long time.

To Catherine Forde as producer, our biggest bouquet for her delicate handling of this most difficult production. To the cast, who obviously believed in what they were doing, another big nosegay. Ana to the TC Drama Club, for their braveness in refusing to select an easy play, congratulations.