Drama- inspector calls

• Where was Inspector Calls first performed the UK?


  Old Vic Company at the New Theatre (Albery) in London 1946.
• What type of set is Inspector Calls set in?

  Box set within proscenium arch
• What lighting did Priestly want?

  He wanted the lighting to be pink and intimate to then change to brighter, white and harder. Unnatural lighting.
• What should the Inspector wear?

  He would wear a Black/ grey pinstripe suit with broad shoulders with wide lapels.
• Mrs Birling Costume


  Dark blue silk with wide chest, tight belt with embroidery. She would wear pearls, many rings with a blue stone.
• Shiela Costume


  Lilac silk bodice with tiny pearls as well as thin purple straps. Floor length pleated organza.
• Eric Costume


  Black tailcoat, white waistcoat with black bow tie and white shirt.
• Gerald costume


  Black tailcoat, purple waist coat with black bow tie and straight black pants.
• Inspector Quote about enquiry Act One

  "One person and one line of enquiry at a time"
• Inspector Quote asking for the earth Act one

  "It's better to ask for the earth than to take it"
• Inspector Quote Girl died Act one

  "A young girl died tonight"
• Inspector Quote Sheila is to blame as well Act one


  "But you're partly to blame. Just as your father is"
• Inspector Quote Sheila misused her power Act One


  "You used the power you had ... to punish the girl"
• Inspector Quote Young women need to be guarded Act Two


  "And you think young women ought to be protected"
• Inspector Quote Guilt should be shared Act Two


  "We'll have to share our guilt"
• Inspector Quote he mimics Birling Act Two

  "Public men, Mr Birling have responsibilities as well as privileges "
• Inspector Quote Mysterious waits for Eric Act Two

  "I'm waiting ... to do my duty"
• Inspector Quote you all murderers Act Three


  "Each of you helped to kill her"
• Inspector Quote lots of Eva smiths Act Three


  "There are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths"
• Inspector Quote they will learn a terrible lesson Act Three


  "They will be taught in fire and blood and anguish"
• Inspector Quotes everyone should work together Act Three


  "We don't live alone. We are members of one body"
• Inspector Quotes Responsibility Act Three


  "We are responsible for each other "
• Inspector Goole Professional


  -Sat on Chair

  -Crosses left leg over right

  -Leant forward

  -Notebook in left hand pen in right

  -Shoulders turned to the left

  -Head to the left

  -Straight mouth fixed gaze

  -Monotone Voice unless accusing when he varies pitch
• Inspector Goole Challenging

  -Stood next to target

  -Leans towards the table to see their faces

  -Straight mouth and slightly furrowed brow

  -Gaze at suspect

  -Crossed arms

  -Clear speech almost patronising

  -Volume increases accusing people
• Inspector Goole Dismissive


  -Next to Mr Birlings chair (CR)

  -Hands in pockets

  -Broad shoulders, firm feet

  -Head tilted left

  -Eyes squint, furrow brow, jaw drops when he sighs

  -Flat and slow voice
• Inspector Goole Persuasive

  -Stood DSC (family at DSL)

  -Open arms , wide hands. Moves his arms to emphasise

  -Strong straight legs

  -Look at family

  -Slightly furrowed brows, lips tilted down

  -Loud clear voice higher pitch
• Inspector set walls


  -Mahogany panels

  -Scarlet red flowery wallpapered walls

  -Realistic large sash windows

  -Projected image of factory

  -Oil paintings of family eg. Mr Birling
• Inspector set large furniture


  -Fire Place with LED screen of fire (health and safety)

  -Alcohol Cabinet made with glass to show off wealth

  -Mahogany chairs with engravings. Red velvet cushions

  -Table made from mahogany with engravings on the legs

  -Large grandfather clock

  -ornate red rig

  -dark wooden floorboards

  -chandelier with mock candels

  - wall lights with mock candles
• Inspector set office


  Next to fireplace Stage RIGHT

  -Small wooden desk

  -Wooden chair

  -Phonebook

  -Victorian Telephone
• Inspector Calls Props

  Mr Birling

  -gold pocket watch on a chain

  -blue silk handkerchief

  Mrs Birling

  -Fan

  -pear necklace

  Inspector

  -notebook and pen

  -Photograph

  Eric

  -brandy glass

  Gerald

  -Fine silver cigarette case

  Other

  -Fine silver cutlery

  -Red and White Roses

  -brandy glasses

  -brandy in a
• Mr Birling Quote businessman Act One


  "I speak as a hard headed business man"
• Mr Birling Quote ironic Act One

  "Unsinkable absolutely unsinkable"

  "I say there isn't a chance of war"
• Mr Birling Quote dislike of Eva Act One


  "Wretched girls suicide"
• Mr Birling Quote Refuses responsibility


  "I can't accept responsibility"
• Mr Birling uncomfortable about the inspector Act Two


  "Inspector ... I don't like your tone nor the way your handling this enquiry"
• Mr Birling making excuses for men's behaviour Act Two


  "But you must understand that a lot of young men... "
• Mr Birling Trying to cover it up Act Three

  "I've got to cover this up"
• Mr Birling wants to use his wealth Act Three

  "Look inspector , I'd give thousands"
• Mr Birling thinks children are stupid Act Three

  "You hysterical young fool"
• Mr Birling blames Eric Act Three


  "You're the one I blame for this"