Madame Zachanassian's butler announces that Claire will donate 20 million to the town - on one condition. The townsfolk wait for Claire to reveal the condition ...
... that it buys justice for a past mis-deed against her.

Townsfolk are, from left to right:
Michel De Dadelsen, Annette Piper, Frances Allen, James Derbyshire, Kate Mitchell, Gerry Taylor and Claire Marseille