The Winslow Boy is based on a real-life court case of a young naval cadet unjustly accused of stealing a five shilling postal order.  First staged in 1946 and famously filmed with Robert Donat in the lead, the play has been revived many times since.

Reviewing a 1994 revival, The Sunday Times wrote: "This is as well-made an example of a well made play that you will find anywhere.'