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Roundabout: The Winslow Boy

I just have to comment on the play my husband and I saw this past weekend. It was Roundabout Theatre's "The Winslow Boy." This is not a musical or a play for the tourist crowd. It is serious drama that kept us on the edge of our seats.

Why was this so good? First and foremost, the acting was excellent; the characters were so believable and real. I felt the pain of the mother as she feared for her son and I felt the terror of the young boy. I became part of the family, happy one moment and angry the next. The story was based on true events in England in the early 1900s. The English accents were excellent and almost un-noticeable once the play began, a credit to the actors and dialect coach. I did not miss a word!

The story of a young boy accused of something, (no spoilers here), parents defending their child, siblings who are independent of the story and yet have rich stories of their own, an ailing father, the relationship of husband and wife, occasional moments of humor which were timed perfectly, hints of romance, well developed characters;  this play has it all! I thought that a play of 2 3/4 hours would be too long, but it was over before I knew it. It was a rich story that I was sad to see end. 

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The period costumes were beautiful and added to my enjoyment. Rich fabrics and elaborate hats of the time were so gorgeous! 

I'm not a theatre critic but I know what I enjoy. There were no gimmicks, or special effects, just great acting! It's not often that I rave about a play, but this had to be the exception. I hope you get to see it!

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