The Cane review " Mark Ravenhill's provocative look at power abuse
Royal Court, LondonA deputy head's historical deeds trouble his retirement in this tense drama starring Alun Armstrong, Nicola Walker and Maggie SteedFor the second time in a week on stage, a father's confrontation with an estranged daughter becomes a way of examining society. Mark Ravenhill's new play is less optimistic and more partisan than Mike Bartlett's Snowflake, but nonetheless has the same ability to show ho…