Director's Notes

"This… is a remarkable thing about democracy… That we are notified by mail to come down to this place and decide on the guilt or innocence of a man we have never heard of before. We have nothing to gain or lose by our verdict. This is one of the reasons we are strong." [Juror 11]

"Twelve Angry Men" is a fascinating and brilliant piece of writing that brings 12 different characters to our notice. Set the task of deciding the fate of a nineteen-year-old man, we are witness, and silent jury, to their prejudices, weaknesses and emotional interaction that is at times as comic as it is tragic.

As always the Front Room cast bring immeasurable brilliance to the play in their own inimitable ways. I give my thanks to cast members old and new with whom it has been a pleasure to work.

American prosecutor Christopher Darden states:

"The law is designed to allow people to bring into the jury room their own life experience. Will people bring in their own prejudices? It's unavoidable and it's expected."

Hence the drama of "Twelve Angry Men" - as compelling and thought provoking as theatre can dare to be.

Jo Stendall

Previous directing credits - Bouncers (2000) Front Room