Dr Hyman’s wife Margaret, a sympathetic Nancy Carroll, also becomes involved, fascinated by this particular case of her husband’s. Meanwhile, Phillip’s employer Stanton Case (Nigel Whitmey), the head of a bank of mortgage lenders, proves an unempathetic boss as their relationship descends into an argument that brings on a dangerous, potentially fatal, illness for the beleaguered Phillip.
Though the characters can be said to have an almost satisfactory conclusion, Broken Glass is certainly no fairytale. This winning Miller drama is a multilayered feat drenched in clever nuance.
By Judi Herman
Photos by Tristram Kenton
Broken Glass runs until Saturday 18 April. 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Wed & Sat only). From £20 (from £15 concs). Young Vic, SE1 8LZ. youngvic.org
