"Simon Stallworthy, directing his thirteenth in-house
production for the Gala, demonstrates a complete understanding
of the piece and handles it with reverence and responsibility."
British Theatre Guide
"Directed by the Gala’s Simon Stallworthy,
this is yet another hit for the small theatre that consistently
punches well above its weight. " NE4me
"Rosalind Bailey gives a tour-de-force performance
as Miss Shepherd. Her characterisation of Bennett’s
somewhat unwelcome tenant depicts her, by turn, as tough
as old boots one moment and as fragile and vulnerable
as a bird with a broken wing the next." The
Public Reviews
