Synopsis
Ruth
Robert Leeson from Elizabeth Gaskell
Published by Collins
Under the protection of the kindly Benson household, she is able to keep her past a secret and retain a portion of trust in a prominent local family. But then her past catches up with her...
The play provides a fascinating insight into Victorian attitudes towards single mothers and the social implications of births outside marriage. These and other issues are explained in the accompanying resource material through a range of stimulating writing, speaking and drama activities