Jo Mulligan recalls her first term at this college when a sexually offensive letter was put under the accommodation door of every new female student. They were the first female intake at a previously all male college.  This letter started, “Dear Cunts”. She read her response, “Dear Pricks”, followed by several other derogatory descriptives for the male genitalia.  The first theme for the current Freshers’ Party chosen by the students is costume. “What Were You Wearing When the Police Raided the Brothel?”

The journey in the play is that of a successful woman who has battled the hierarchy now having to act on behalf of the establishment.  Having taken over at very short notice from Lia Williams who was injured, Justine Mitchell plays with her script in hand but it looks realistic as we know university lecturers are often looking at essays or meeting agendas.

Nathaniel Parker is Professor Michael Danfield and Chair of the College Board and his scientist wife Leila Bahrami (Nathalie Armin) is called upon to mediate between Nikki and the Master.  Leila has no mediation training and I didn’t find this credible although Leila does quite well.