Synopsis

A compelling play about the anguish and humour of the convent life, about women dedicated each in her way to a lifetime of service, yet who cannot cut themselves free from the failings of jealously and pride. The two main sub-themes derive from the arrival the Convert of a delinquent sixteen-year-old girl, Eileen, and the death of the Mother Superior, which closely involves Sister Catherine. There is in fact, a relationship between what could be taken as the delinquency of Eileen and that of Sister Catherine. There is also the question of what is regarded as "weakness" and what as "strength" in our society. The main theme, however, is the duplicity of purpose in a Christian society - it's material ambitions in direct conflicts with it's ideals.

Written By Robert Wales

Directed by John G Sands

Cast

Sr Catherine - Jenni Elliott

Sr Leonora - Carys Penny

Sr Veynard - Silvana Murphy

Mother Denis - Viloet Rowe

Father Morris - Roger Green

Eileen - Belinda Penny

Sr Matthew - Erica Dicker

Sr Gonzaga - Jenny Brittlebank

First Girl - Gabrielle Winter

Second Girl - Emma Brittlebank

First Nun - Jane Shipway

Second Nun - Liza Hill