Study Day - G.B. Shaw, Mrs Warren’s Profession (1893) & J.B. Priestley, An Inspector Calls (1945)

A study day led by Dr Pamela Mason examining how Shaw's Mrs Warren's Profession and Priestley's An Inspector Calls expose hypocrisy and prejudice towards women.

This study day explores how Shaw and Priestley use drama to interrogate societal attitudes and judgments, with both plays exposing hypocrisy and prejudice, particularly regarding the position of women. Shaw's play about prostitution was controversial, while Priestley's premiered in the Soviet Union. The day runs from 10.15am to 4pm with four sessions, short breaks and an hour for lunch, and material is provided to support participation in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Attendees come from a variety of backgrounds and there is no requirement to contribute to discussion.