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Wimborne Drama Tivoli Theatre Wimborne February 2005 Philip Osment’s drama is set on a Devon farm where three adult siblings who have just buried their father must now manage things as best they can. But the years of being under their father’s thumb have had a lasting effect, and when one of them wants to marry and move out, the others close ranks to stop him – with horribly unforeseen consequences. The play is set in both the 1950s and the 1980s, with different actors playing the characters as their younger and older selves. This in itself presented no problem, although the occasional appearance of both the character and his/her older/younger self at the same time was initially confusing and seemed unnecessary. Thanks to excellent direction by Paul Hewitt, the claustrophobic atmosphere of their existence and the sense of impending tragedy was palpably conveyed and there were fine performances from all – Jennifer Stacey & Chrissie Neal (Rose), Mark Ellen & David Pile (William), Paul Dodman & Chris Brown (Charles) and Yvonne Henley & Fiona Sinclair (Shirley). Full marks too for great accents, a well-designed set and super props. Linda Kirkman Courtesy of the Bournemouth Daily Echo 
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