Pack Of Lies by Hugh Whitmore

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Pack Of Lies

Written by Hugh Whitmore

Produced by Martin Herford

Production Dates: 12th/13th October 2001

SynopsisIn 1961, Peter and Helen Kroger, two Americans living in a London suburb, were convicted of spying for the Russians and sentenced to twenty years' imprisonment. From these true facts Hugh Whitmore has written a powerfully moving fictional account of the events leading up to their arrest with the action centered on the totally unsuspecting Jackson household - Bob, Barbara and their daughter Julie. The Jacksons live opposite the Krogers, believing them to be a convivial Canadian couple and their closest friends. Then a mysterious stranger arrives, announcing he is from M.I.5 and quietly coerces the Jacksons into allowing their house to be used as a surveillance post. In the nightmare months that follow, the Jacksons' decent, happy life is shattered as the truth about their much-loved friends is gradually revealed to them and, helpless in an alien, sordid world of deception and treachery, Barbara reaches breaking point with the agonizing realization that the Krogers have betrayed her and she, in turn, has betrayed the Krogers.

Cast

Bob Jackson

Vic Miller

Barbara Jackson

Glenys Young

Julie Jackson

Sandra Trott

Helen Kroger

Barbara O'Kelly

Peter Kroger

Paul O'Kelly

Mr Stewart

Barry Young

Thelma

Naomi Chance

Sally

Ann Morris

PhotosWe do not have any photos available at present.

Reviews

This play is based on the true events surrounding the notorious spy scandal of the 1960's involving Gordon Lonsdale, and more directly Helen and Peter Kroger. The action centres around the lives of the Jackson family, husband Bob, wife, Barbara and d...[Click here for the full review]
Colin Butcher - NODA

Pack of Lies by Hugh Whitmore dramatises events in Ruislip in the early 60s which let to the arrest of the Krogers; the outwardly neighbourlt 'Canadians' who turned out to be spying for the KGB. Blackmore Players' production skillfully drew the audie...[Click here for the full review]
Joy Dunn - 'Go!' part of the Essex Chronicle Series

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