Loyalties
by John Galsworthy
by John Galsworthy
A wealthy young Jew is robbed at a weekend house party in post-World War I Britain, leading him to confront the deep-seated prejudices and loyalties of the upper class.
About The Play
About The Play
★★★★ Four Stars, Time Out
★★★★ Four Stars, The Guardian
★★★★ Four Stars, The Financial Times
In the aftermath of the First World War, a wealthy young Jew goes to a weekend house party where he is robbed of a large sum of money by one of the guests – who then close ranks behind the culprit, a dashing but impoverished English war hero… As the victim is forced to seek the truth, the loyalties of religion, class, ethics, prejudice and honour clash headlong in a searing indictment of the latent racism underpinning the British upper-class.
Originally produced in the West End in 1922, the original production ran for more than 400 performances. The multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre has become well known in recent years for its rediscovery of unjustly neglected drama and now presents the first London production of Galsworthy’s modern classic in nearly 75 years.