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Campling Hicks Productions in association with Park Theatre Presents the World Premiere of
The Secondary Victim
Directed by Matthew Gould
Offie Nomination - Best Actress - Susannah Doyle
Ali is a respected psychotherapist and loyal wife. Then suddenly a complaint of sexual misconduct by a male former client throws her professional and personal life into a maelstrom of suspicion and distrust. Who is lying? Is anyone telling the whole truth? Against a background of contemporary blame culture, Ali finds herself struggling to maintain her reputation and her marriage, and as the threats keep rising, her instincts are tested to the extreme.
'The Secondary Victim is a poignant, well-constructed, thought-provoking piece' ★★★★ The Upcoming
'The small intimate space of the Park 90 is the perfect setting for this powerful play' ★★★★ London Box Office
'A timely, on-the-money play... the stories are both compelling and realistic' ★★★★ Theatre Bubble
'The Secondary Victim is a testament to the draw of no frills, character driven theatre' ★★★★ Theatre News
'It’s an ingenious play characterised by impeccably written, very convincing dialogue' Sardines Magazine
'Moral quandaries and hidden motivations simmer at the heart of The Secondary Victim' The Stage
'Campling, a former counsellor, has crafted a psychologically dense and often intense dialogue' View From The Cheap Seat
'A thought-provoking and honest insight into the core of human relationships' Spy In The Stalls
'Doyle is remarkable in her moving portrayal of an esteemed professional whose world is turned upside down' ★★★★ The Upcoming
'As a therapist himself for twenty years, Matthew Campling writes with obvious insight... Well worth a trip to Finsbury Park for this gem.' ★★★★ London Box Office
'Excellent work from Susannah Doyle... And Bain is spot on' Sardines Magazine