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Constant Couple

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By: (1677-1707)

Constant Couple is a delightful comedy of errors written by George Farquhar. The story follows the misadventures of Sir Harry Wildair, a notorious libertine, and his attempts to win the heart of Lady Lurewell. The play is filled with lively banter, mistaken identities, and clever plot twists that keep the audience entertained from start to finish.

Farquhar's writing is witty and sharp, showcasing his talent for comedic dialogue and character development. The characters are vivid and engaging, each with their own unique quirks and motivations. The interactions between Sir Harry and Lady Lurewell are particularly entertaining, as they navigate a series of misunderstandings and obstacles on their journey to love.

Overall, Constant Couple is a charming and entertaining play that is sure to delight audiences with its humor and heart. Farquhar's clever writing and engaging characters make for a thoroughly enjoyable theatrical experience.

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George Farquhar, the author of this comedy, was the son of a clergyman in the north of Ireland. He was born in the year 1678, discovered an early taste for literature, and wrote poetic stanzas at ten years of age. In 1694 he was sent to Trinity College, Dublin, and there made such progress in his studies as to acquire considerable reputation. But he was volatile and poor—the first misfortune led him to expense; the second, to devise means how to support his extravagance. In the year 1700 he brought out this comedy of "The Constant Couple; or, A Trip to the Jubilee." It was then the Jubilee year at Rome, and the author took advantage of that occurrence to render the title of his drama popular; for which cause alone it must be supposed he made any thing in his play refer to that festival, as no one material point is in any shape connected with it. - Summary by Mrs Inchbald, a critic of that time Cast list: Sir Harry Wildair: John Burlinson Alderman Smuggler: Kristin Gjerløw Colonel Standard: ToddHW Clincher Junior: KHand Clincher Senior: K. Adrian Stroet Vizard: technoauloin Tom Errand: Dillon McFarlane Dicky: alanmapstone Constable: Newgatenovelist Servants: Anna Simon Lady Lurewell: Availle Lady Darling: Elizabeth Klett Angelica: Sonia Parly: Jacqui Castle Tom Errand's Wife: Leanne Yau Mob: Sonia Stage Directions: Gaby Edited and Coordinated by:  ToddHW


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