

A shy teenage boy trying to escape the influence of his domineering mother, has his world changed when he begins to work for a retired actress.
Acting
Julie Walters devours scenery; Linney simmers with terrifying precision.
Writing
Semi-autobiographical script based on director's own teenage employment.
Production
Edinburgh Festival chaos perfectly captures theatrical desperation.
Director
Jeremy Brock
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jeremy Brock really did drive Dame Peggy Ashcroft around as a teenager; Evie is loosely based on her.
One of the few films to capture Edinburgh Festival's chaotic energy—shot during the actual 2005 festival.