There is in the story, of course, but the play does not even begin to go deeply enough into the almost incredible will that Annie Sullivan must have had: there is no suggestion that here was one of the most remarkable women of all time.
I have a nasty feeling that the air elsewhere is thick this morning with 'the triumphant affirmation of the human spirit,' but there is no such thing here. "There are three levels at which one can consider The Miracle Worker, and on two of them, it is hardly worth five minutes consideration. Directed by Peter Coe with designs by Sean Kenny. The cast featured Anna Massey as 'Annie Sullivan', Janina Faye as 'Helen Keller', John Robinson as 'Captain Keller', Dilys Hamlett as 'Kate Keller', Derek Fowlds as 'James Keller' with David Waller and Ann Wilton. Transferred, Closed 28 October 1961 at the Wyndham's Theatre Opened 9 March 1961, Closed at the Royalty Theatre (now Peacock Theatre)
The Miracle Worker: 1st London West End Revival 1994 The Miracle Worker: London Revival (Westminster Theatre) 1988 The Miracle Worker: Original London West End Production 1961 A play that is at times deeply moving, at times wonderfully funny and at all times a tingle with theatrical excitement. The epic life story of Helen Keller, struck deaf, dumb and blind in her infancy, and Annie Sullivan who fought against all odds to achieve the miracle of teaching Helen language and understanding. Play by William Gibson adapted from his 1957 television play of the same name which was based on Helen Keller's autobiography The Story of My Life.
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