The Winslow Boy

Written by Terence Rattigan
Directed by Mary Fawcett Watko
Performance Dates: October 25 - November 16, 2024
Run time: 2h 45m
(including intermission)

The Winslow Boy is a compelling courtroom drama that explores themes of justice, family loyalty, and sacrifice. Set in Edwardian England, the play follows the Winslow family as they fight to clear the name of their young son, Ronnie, who is accused of theft at school. His father, Arthur Winslow, embarks on a relentless quest for justice, risking everything to defend his son’s honor. Through sharp dialogue and emotional depth, the play examines the tension between personal duty and the price of truth, while offering a timeless commentary on moral courage and social responsibility. The Winslow Boy remains a powerful and poignant reflection on what it means to stand up for what is right, no matter the cost.

Winner of the 1948 New York Critics’ Award for Best Foreign Play. The play was inspired by an actual event, which set a legal precedent: the case of Stonyhurst College alumnus George Archer-Shee, a cadet at Osborne in 1908, who was accused of stealing a postal order from a fellow cadet.

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