TERENCE Rattigan was a successful British playwright of his era and it was this play that brought him critical acclaim.

Written in 1946 and based on a true story it tells of a young naval cadet wrongly accused of stealing a postal order and dismissed from the Service.

As the play unfolds and the Winslow family endeavour to clear his name almost bankrupting themselves in the process the audience is made aware of the changes, not only to the circumstances of the family but of their individual development as a result of the accusation.

Robin Kendall as Ronnie the young boy accused gave a fine performance demonstrating the correct degree of nervousness when cross examined by his Barrister Sir Robert Morton superbly played by Mark Williams.

Brian Holt was impressive as Arthur the father and his demeanour as he aged throughout the action was skilfully portrayed. Val Cockayne was excellent as Grace Ronnie’s mother demonstrating passion as the family is gradually changed for what she sees as the wrong decision made by her husband. Rob Wratten was impressive as Dickie Winslow the self centred playboy brother and his sister Catherine was delightfully played by Penny Harper.

Well directed by Tony Long with superb costumes and an excellent set the whole cast was superb and it was as good as anything Thame Players have staged.