An Inspector Calls

Capitalism vs Socialism with a side of Murder Mystery?

H

ow does the murder of a young lady spark heated debate on social morals and responsibility? Yet, at the beginning of February, these were the issues students pondered as they watched a delightful re-enactment of J.B. Priestley’s compelling play An Inspector Calls.

On this winter lockdown morning lucky Middle 5 and Upper 5 were treated to a digital performance by the wonderful Box Clever Theatre Company.

The company interspersed the show with talk and discussion about the themes and intriguing moral judgments within the play. From in-depth explanations by the actors about the characters’ viewpoints, to live student interaction that allowed Middle 5 to express opinions, this event proved the adage ‘the show must go on’. Not even the pandemic could stop theatre! An Inspector Calls is part of the English Literature GCSE syllabus and all the students will be grateful for the extra notes and tips that were shared.

Here are two reviews from the participants in Middle 5:

“It was interesting to see a different take, and it gave me an opportunity to look at the characters from a different angle and hear opinions from people outside Habs.”

“It was great to see the play come to life interspersed with intriguing ideas and opinions about the characters”.

Although the session was on Microsoft Teams, the event felt intimate, and we thank the Box Clever Theatre Company for their production.