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Old Flames Ignite: Kilty's Play Struggles to Engage

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • Jerome Kilty's play, drawn from his letters with Mrs. Patrick Campbell and George Bernard Shaw, centers on their relationship during rehearsals for Pygmalion.
  • The first act presents flirtatious yet combative exchanges that shape the collaboration.
  • Directed by Stella Powell-Jones, it features strong performances by Rachel Pickup and Alan Turkington.
  • Nevertheless, the script feels outdated and the play struggles to engage modern audiences, despite the artists' lasting captivation.