IS HARVEY Weinstein actually guilty? There have been almost 90 accusers citing a range of alleged sex crimes, but this week he was found innocent of one.

Are we too quick to find others guilty? Yes, we all knew Bill Cosby was the Devil brought back to earth in the form of America’s favourite comedy actor, but he had to be guilty, didn’t he? His crimes were so heinous his female accusers could never have been guilty of making them up.

Given the world of information – and opinion - has become so more accessible to us, the consequence is that we’re all guilty of the pre-formed judgement. And that’s the theme of this week’s Oran Mor play, Change In Management.

“The play is set in a office of an Edinburgh warehouse,” says Helen MacKay, who plays one of the assistant managers alongside Nicola Roy and Steven McNicholl as the manager.

“They receive an email one morning saying that someone who works in the warehouse has been accused of sexually assaulting a child. And the discussion which then rages sets the play up; each of the three have a very different opinion on how this matter should be dealt with.”

Mackay adds; “The play is about how we as society should deal with this sort of information. Who is right? Are parts of what they think are right? And I think this whole concept is really interesting because you then wonder where the power lies in this relationship. No one knows the facts of the case, yet each has an opinion on it.”

Does the boss have the power, given he may feel he has to be deferred to? “Not at all. The two females are more opinionated than Billy. He’s one of these guys who tries to please everyone and ends up pleasing no one. Meantime, my character, Mary, is extremely liberal and tries to understand everyone, look for the good and the bad. On the other hand, Lydia, who has a daughter, believes this sex offender should be dealt with. End of story.”

The play suggests elements of David Mamet classic Oleanna, the tale of sexual accusation and intrigue, argued from very different points of view.

But of course, Mamet’s play was written in an era before accusation took on a revelatory new form, as a result of news gathering changes and social media.

“Yes, and like that play what makes this one so fascinating is that the three are presented with changing information, which clearly alters their thoughts.”

Helen MacKay is perfectly placed to play the role. Over the years, she’s revealed a huge range of characters that require intelligence and sensitivity.

Earlier this year, for example, she starred in The Belle’s Stratagem, at the Lyceum in Edinburgh, again alongside Nicola Roy and Steven McNicholl, and directed by Tony Cownie.

“I love this play. We really need to look at how we make instant judgements rather than look at the facts. Is an accusation enough to see a person removed from the work place?”

On a personal level, MacKay says tries very hard to look at all the angles. “I don’t make fast judgements. If I’m out with the girls and someone is described as an idiot I’m the one more likely to say ‘Yes, but do you know what sort of upbringing they’ve had?’”

She adds, smiling; “I don’t know if that’s a good thing or bad. But having said that, like most people, given the vast numbers of people coming forward I did assume the worst. What I do try to do is keep critical thoughts in my head.”

A wide smile emerges; “As soon as you start to vocalise these thoughts you end up playing out a scene from The Crucible and suddenly someone is hung for being a witch.

“You know, if I were in The Crucible I don’t see me playing Abigail. I’d be more suited to play the more submissive Mary Warren.”

The actress is set to enjoy her stint this week weighing up the evidence. “I’m really loving work these days. There was a time when I was always busy worrying about the next job. What I’ve learned is to live in the moment.”

There’s also the comfort in knowing she’s set to film an independent movie, set in the North East, which will see MacKay return to her own Thurso accent. And next year she will star in Strindberg’s Miss Julie.

“Life is calm, relaxed and fun,” she says. “And when you get to appear in work that challenges and entertains, how can it not be?”

Change In Management, Oran Mor, Glasgow, until Saturday.