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TOP FIVE PLAYS ; CRITIC'S CHOICE
From: Evening Standard - London
Date: 20070330
Author:
The Skin Game Orange Tree, Richmond
This play reminds us again that John Galsworthy, best known now for The Forsyte Saga, was in his day recognised equally as a playwright.
This is a splendid revival of a gripping tale of class conflict. The auction of a piece of land is the focus of Squire Hilllcrist's clash with brash businessman neighbour Hornblower, which becomes almost a fight to the death.
Whether or not it's an allegory of the First World War or the postwar years, it's compelling viewing, directed by Sam Walters. (020 8940 3633). Until Sat 28 April.
Fiona Mountford
Dying for It ...
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