The Conquering Hero - Orange Tree Theatre
Pro reviewers average
2013-05-24
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 comin...
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.'
Show Details
| Running dates | from Apr 25 2012 to Jun 9 2012 |
| Theatre | Orange Tree Theatre |
| Pro Average | |
| My Rating | Review This Show |
| Cheapest ticket | £14 |
| Most expensive ticket | £21 |
| Time Out (Other reviewers) | Full Review | |
| Michael Billington (The Guardian) | Full Review |
| There are no peer reviews for this show yet |
Overview, Cast and Creatives
| Genre | Drama | |
| Synopsis | ||
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.
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| Author | Allan Monkhouse | |
| Director | Auriol Smith | |