Set in the America’s Deep South in the 1930s, Harper Lee’s famous novel tells of racial injustice when an innocent black man is falsely accused of raping a white woman.

The story unfolds through the eyes of six-year-old Scout, daughter of small town lawyer Atticus Finch. Her narrative is delivered by cast members as they move in and out of the characters they play in the enacted scenes.

These childhood memories of bigotry and hatred are punctuated by Luke Potter’s atmospheric singing and playing.

The first half belongs to Scout, her brother Jem and friend Dill as they observe events whilst struggling to understand why their decent and Christian community is racist.

Jemima Bennett gives a most confident performance as the tomboyish Scout whilst her real-life brother, Harry playing Jem, gives good support.

It is the subsequent trial scene where the adults hold the stage.

Daniel Betts gives a finely honed performance as Finch – calm, courteous yet tenacious in his cross-examining. David Carlyle is suitably odious as the racist prosecutor. As the accused, Zackary Moman is most moving in his simplicity and dignity.

The excellent members of the ensemble are major contributors to this thought-provoking and entertaining production.