Prior to London's West End, witness this Royal Shakespeare Company production about a woman determined to do things her own way.
Sharp, fresh and witty
1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.
Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.
Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award- winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.
David Pugh and Cunard present the Royal Shakespeare Company production by Laura Wade based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham.
“Sharp, sophisticated, fabulous and extremely funny”The Guardian
“Sharp, fresh, feminist and very witty”The i
“Frothily radical Twenties comedy”The Times
Performance details
- Show times
- Evenings
- 7.30pm
- Matinees
- 2.30pm Thu & Sat
- Age suitability
14+
- Additional information
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Contains adult themes
Discounts
Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) – Read more about the Friends discount
Concessions £3 off. (excl. Fri & Sat)
Accessibility information
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Audio described performance
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Touch tours Sat 4 April, 1pm
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British Sign Language performance
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Captioned performance
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