"Eighty years on, The Children's Hour is still a striking drama." - Sydney Arts Guide "First produced on Broadway in 1934, The Children's Hour is a cross between The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and The Crucible, being partly a study of deportment and partly an example of what happens when a malicious whispering campaign gets out of hand." - The Guardian "A fascinating piece of queer dramatic history based on a true story, The Children's Hour was the first play from legendary American playwright Lillian Hellman. It premiered on Broadway in 1934, a time when the mention of homosexuality on stage was illegal in New York State." - Time Out.