Some of the principals in the Highcliffe Players' costume play. Left to right, Martin Cosgrif, Pat Dyson, Mary Sharp and Lynne Stott.

From a review by Norman Powell:
The Highcliffe Players can proudly add this week's production of "The Boston Story" to their long list of successes, for this leisurely told love story was superbly presented on the first night on Saturday, 13th March 1971, at the Municipal College Theatre. What a pleasure it is to see an elegantly costumed period play performed by a talented cast in marked contrast to the "jeans and sweater" school of drama.

"The Boston Story" by Ronald Gow, adapted from the novel by Henry James, is not particularly dramatic, but is a well told love story, a little slow at times, but the sort of play where you must listen. The play is notable for the debut of Lynne Stott who played her part, as Nora, with confidence. Philip Thompson's portrayal of Roger Laurence was impeccable and utterly convincing and Colin Lewis gave a most accomplished performance as Hubert. Pay Dyson played Mrs Keith and moved regally throughout, Martin Cosgrif gave a pleasing performance as George and seemed far too nice to be such a plausible rogue. Guest player Mary Sharp, of the Nelson Civic Players, was well cast as Lucinda, bringing a touch of humour to the proceedings. The set was extremely good, elegantly furnished and producer Georgina Burrows is to be commended on the excellent production.