An Inspector Calls, the ghost at the feast

Having worked with director Charlotte Peters several times, Tim Treloar was delighted to be involved in this ‘wonderful production, which is a great introduction to theatre – especially for young people.’ It is clear that Treloar buys into what both Priestley and Daldry wanted to achieve, namely, as Daldry puts it, ‘trying to create a social debate.’ This sentiment is echoed by Treloar: ‘Class is one of our long-standing inequalities and I think An Inspector Calls has a brilliant message. It shows that our interactions with other people can have a profound affect on them.’ This idea that the treatment of each other matters transcends decades, whether this be Sheila Birling's jealous outburst towards Eva Smith in Milwards, the department store, or how people treat those in the service industry today, for example. As Treloar says, ‘It's about trying to be kind and respectful and taking responsibility for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.’