Review of Margaret Catchpole

Margaret Catchpole is dramatisation based on a book, which in turn is based on a true story. The play used many different techniques to draw the audience’s attention towards a women and her struggle for freedom and to be next to her beloved Will Lord.The play was very well staged, using a long and thin area directly in front of the audience that created a difficult acting space, but resulted in a very …

…was important, and I felt he portrayed this clearly when Margaret visited him, we could see by his actions and clothes he was above Margaret’s class. My conclusion about the play is that it was a very powerful performance, and many devices were used to create a deep and meaningful piece. The actor’s ability to change role and make full use of the stage, combined with the storyline itself, produced an excellent performance.