AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Hilton College will present An Inspector Calls, the classic play by J.B. Priestley which is set in 1912 and was first staged in 1947.

The Birlings are enjoying a family celebration one evening when an inspector calls with some awkward questions which penetrate the carefully contrived public image of each member of this self-satisfied group. Intrigue, corruption, sex-scandal, suicide and drunkenness ... this classic from the "drawing-room" theatre tradition offers much which will resonate with contemporary audiences.

Priestley probes the attitudes and loyalties of the Edwardian English upper class in this conscience-provoking piece about pre-WWI society intended initially for post-WWII audiences. It is anticipated that audiences in 2012 will find the play as intriguing and challenging as it was 65 years ago. Indeed, the personal challenges faced by Priestley's characters have endured and pose today's generation with questions which could have some audience members squirming.

An Inspector Calls runs in the Hilton College Memorial Hall on April 27 and 28 at 19h30. Tickets R30. Bookings through on 033 3830126/0127 or email tickets@hiltoncollege.com