This British dramatist was one of the most popular playwrights of his era, known for setting his plays in upper-middle-class environments. His works confront themes of sexual frustration, failed relationships, and adultery, exploring a world of repression and reticence. As an outsider himself, his plays resonate with a profound understanding of societal constraints and personal disappointment.
Ill health is forcing Andrew to retire from teaching. His wife despises him for his failures and finds consolation with Frank, a younger teacher. She openly taunts Andrew while Frank watches with disgust and shame. The wife knows she has lost Frank - but even more bitter is the realization he's now Andrew's best friend.
When fourteen year-old Ronnie is sent home from naval college accused of stealing, his father vows to prove his innocence.