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The Beaux Stratagem by
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24th Feb - 1st March 2003 |
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Directed by Heather Simpkin |
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This rousing comedy sees a pair of attractive, but impoverished young gentlemen, plotting to repair their broken fortunes by posing as a lord and his servant in an effort to persuade a rich lady into marriage. After some dalliance with Bonniface, the landlord of an inn and his pretty daughter Cherry, Aimwell sets his sights on Dorinda, the beauteous, but innocent, daughter of Lady Bountiful. Archer, posing as Aimwell's servant, makes illicit advances to the cautiously receptive Mrs Sullen who's husband would much rather spend his time drinking than paying attention to his wife. A plot by a gang of nefarious highwaymen will be foiled and love will blossom for Archer and Aimwell before the hilarious climax. Considered to be one of the best works of British comedy ever written, The Beaux Stratagem is a true Restoration classic. |
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