Children in the play, Katherine Kinsella, aged 9 and Ian Campbell (14), in a scene with Clifford Spencer and Pat Chadwick.

From a review by Norman Powell:
The Garrick Theatre Club opened its new season on Monday, 6th September 1971, with "Bitter Sanctuary," by Rosemary Ann Sissons. Producer Isabelle Hunt set the standard for the season with a moving and, at times, highly emotional production. The play is concerned with refugees in a displaced persons' camp; and one woman's fight to maintain personal dignity, and escape to a brighter future.

Tanya (Pat Chadwick) and her husband Stefan (Clifford Spencer) and their family, Michael and Maria (Ian Campbell and Katherine Kinsella) arrive at the camp, and are billeted with two other families. Pat Chadwick gave an outstanding performance and is to be commended on an impeccable performance. Clifford Spencer gave an excellent performance, perfectly balanced, his quiet restraint bringing out the best in the character. Peggy Haworth gave an exquisite performance as the old peasant woman caught up in things she didn't understand who just sat there, staring into space. Newcomer to the Garrick stage John Metcalfe was well cast as the old lady's son, bringing a spot of colour to the bleakness of the story. Other performers were Connie Reeves and Geoffrey Pratt effectively portraying one of the couples in the camp, and Jill Hebden who was first class as Miss Carpenter, the dedicated welfare worker. Ian Campbell and Katherine Kinsella both gave natural, completely believable performances as the children.
The set was a good one, constructed by stage manager Harry [Tinin] and his team, with the decor by James E. Wadsworth and Dorothy [Baldwin].