The action centres on the clash between the Ambassador, backed by the might of the Spanish
Empire, and the Father Superior, backed by the Jesuit community and the natives. The problem
is further complicated for the Father Superior when an emissary brings orders from Rome that
he is to submit to the King's ordinance and leave Paraquay. The problem for the Jesuit
missionary is to decide whether to be faithful to his Vow of Obedience - but by doing so
abandon the great work he has created, or to defy both his Superiors and the King.
Besides the fine individual performances, the most pleasing feature of the play was the support given by quite a large number of the Lower Sixth who, without being great actors, loyally and enthusiastically gave of their best. They added greatly to the success of the play.
The play was up to the usual high standards as regards presentation, costume, set and lighting.
It is to the producers' credit that we have come to take so high a standard for granted. Our
sincere thanks are due to Mr. C. Tufnell and Mr. G. Crawford for their memorable production of
"The Strong are Lonely".