"CONFLICT" AT THE "Q" THEATRE
Mn. Mn.Es MALLESON, widely known as a comic actor of genius, is less well-known as a dramatist of great imaginative power. In Conflict, which is a " political " play only in the best sense of the word, namely, the expression of opposing but funda- mental faiths, he has successfully achieved the difficult task of seeing to it that his characters, all of whom are protagonists from their different angles, remain lovable human beings. His play, which is really a comedy of an election, is a model of .perfect construction. It is amusing, dramatic, and of a quiet nobility. Conflict is to run for a fortnight at the enterprising -"Q" theatre. In Heaven's good time, one hopes, some _manager will have the sense to bring this fine play to the West
• End. Of the company, I liked best Mr. Tom Nesbitt as the Labour candidate, a beautifully sensitive performance. Mr. Ian Fleming, in the less showy part of his Conservative rival, played with a restraint that was very effective. More should be seen of this actor. He possesses the art of knowing how to stand still. Miss Margaret Yarde had one glorious chance— and took it, as she always does, gloriously.
. Splendid work, equally valuable for the Mary Ward Settle- ment as for the training of younger professionals is being done
at the St. Pancras People's Theatre, whose current season . includes plays so divergent as Richard II and Outward Bound. The performances, which arc on Thursdays and Saturdays, -deserve wider-attention. The production last week was 31r.
• Drinkwater's Mary Stuart, and I.wish to compliment the players on their brave struggle with this gloomy piece. E. S. A.
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