Quentin Letts absolutely hated it, so it must have something going for it! He has dismissed it as "leftie tosh". Well I'm not surprised, he attended preparatory school, a leading public school and Cambridge - before going on to enjoy power and influence as he would feel his right. This play makes a good case about the Powerful and the powerlessness of those affected by the power players in Education.
On Friday evening I went to the Old Vic to watch "Future Conditional". Starring Rob Brydon, it is enjoyable - at points hysterically funny - but with some important issues about Education to think about. As I am currently researching scrutiny of Education in the House of Commons, and take a keen interest in education policy (as well as being a fan of Rob Brydon), it was a must see play. Having now seen it - I would thoroughly recommend it - you will laugh - as well as be forced to think. Writer Tamsin Oglesby takes aim at many aspects of Education, no one is spared - but a key message is the domination of those who have power over those who don't.
BBC Review
Guardian Review
Independent Review
Lett's rant
The Old Vic - for booking tickets.
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