The Anniversary

Set in South London, 'The Anniversary' centres around dear old Mum. She keeps a tight hold on her three sons, binding them to her with gifts, threats and ruthless exploitation of their weaknesses.

 

But as the family is unwillingly brought together to celebrate Mum's wedding anniversary regardless of deceased Dad, revolt is in the air. Middle son Terry gathers the courage to tell mum he is emigrating to Canada and youngest son Tom breaks the news of his impending marriage. Mum fights back with every weapon in her formidable armoury..... but will her long ascendancy be broken at last?

 

...the treatment is a sustained delight in which director Amanda Knott achieves almost musical phrasing from the cast... - Plays International Magazine on The Lover by Harold Pinter.