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Circle 67 would like to invite you to a reading of this high-spirited farce, in which the vain and lustful Sir Harcourt Courtly travels to Oak Hall to meet his bride-to-be, the charming young Grace Harkaway, whose hand comes with £15,000 a year. But when the beautiful and vibrant Lady Gay Spanker joins the party, Sir Harcourt becomes too enamoured with her to notice that Grace is falling in love with his young son Charles, who has arrived in disguise, pursued by his creditors! A parade of eccentric characters and merry mishaps ensue in this classic comedy of manners.
This beloved play catapulted the then 20-year-old Dion Boucicault to fame when it premiered at London’s Covent Garden in March of 1841. It was the beginning of a long and eventful career for the young Irish actor/playwright, who is considered one of the most successful and influential theatrical figures of the 19th Century.
Free entry and a glass of wine to get you in the mood!
Bramfield Village Hall - Monday 27th March
6:45pm for a prompt start at 7pm
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