“The conflict at the forefront of this 1925 play by Miles Malleson, receiving an excellent production...is a political battle for a seat in Parliament. But Malleson is also exploring friction between classes, lovers, generations, and philosophies, as well as inner conflicts, embodied most tellingly in the character of the aptly named Lady Dare Bellingdon...A masterpiece of tension and exposition. And Malleson is evenhanded in doling out the witticisms.”
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"It is an immaculately well-made, comprehensively satisfying piece of theater, old-fashioned in style without feeling at all dated, and the Mint’s production, directed by Jenn Thompson and featuring an ensemble cast of supreme merit, is beyond praise...No New York-based theater company has a better batting average...What stands out in her production of 'Conflict' is its understated delicacy: No voices are raised, no hair is torn, yet the play’s powerful emotions come through loud and clear."
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“Balances romance with righteousness...Thompson lovingly drapes the show's wit and wisdom in a period feel that never lapses. The biggest delights come from the smallest roles...In reviving this play centered on wealth disparity, Thompson strikes a theme that resonates today...Without ignoring the complexities hidden within such imbalances, Malleson, with the help of the Mint, exposes them through a vibrantly human story."
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“A sharp piece of social commentary that has lost little or none of its relevance. And, under Jenn Thompson's assured direction of a sparkling cast, it's a rattling good tale...Thanks to Thompson's steady hand and a cast that embraces every line of this charming artifice, ‘Conflict’ never feels like a mishmash of styles; instead, the progression from one mood to the next feels like the natural result of the characters and their choices.”
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"As it is, 'Conflict' is a fascinating time capsule of British social and political attitudes in the early years of women's suffrage...Dare is a plum role, and if Jessie Shelton perhaps overdoes the character's affectations in the earlier scenes of the Mint production, she expertly and movingly communicates the raising of the woman's consciousness...Director Jenn Thompson aids and abets these wonderfully nuanced portrayals."
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"'Conflict' thoughtfully observes the difference in social values held by the advocates for the haves and the have-nots in England in the mid-1920s...An agreeable look at early 1920s British politics and morality filtered through a pleasant love story, 'Conflict' receives a typically handsome and neatly acted production...Jenn Thompson, who directs the production, evidently appreciates the play’s moment-by-moment variations in tone and she stages them with confidence and sensitivity."
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"The Mint’s production is highly enjoyable in just about every way. But while the Malleson script is a worthy find, the play is in no way brilliant, ground-breaking or otherwise distinguished. Interesting and intriguing, yes; but you can see why 'Conflict' quickly disappeared while contemporary plays remain ever present. If you’re looking for a well-mannered, well-produced production of an English-language play that you can revel in, though, 'Conflict' is it."
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"This love story set in the roaring 20s and revolving around a hotly contested election, has a nice au courant flavor...All these character are familiar archetypes. However, it's fun to meet Malleson's version of them. Not to be underestimated are the pleasures offered by this production's designers, all of whom ably serve the drama...Miles Malleson's plays once again validate the Mint as a retriever of gems from the theatrical attic of forgotten works."
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