When an obnoxious child points an accusing finger at two
female teachers she sets off a chain of events that would task even her fertile
imagination. True or false, the whiff of lesbianism is writ large in Lillian
Hellman’s famous The Children’s Hour.
The Rep are on top form with this absorbing piece and director Lucy O’Hare pulls
out a string of first rate performances from her cast. Kim Albone and Annalise
Carter-Brown turn in riveting portrayals as women forced to face unwelcome
truths as the loathsome twelve year old Mary Tilford (A magnificent Victoria Moyle)
spreads her poison. This is a must see gripping production littered with class.
I shall give it at least four stars and a willing hand around the child’s
throat. Roy Hall
The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman
The Little Theatre, High Street South, Dunstable
7.45pm Tickets £9 £11 £13
Box Office 07940 105864
Runs to Saturday 18th May 2013
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