She Ventures and He Wins
T1758599124
She Ventures and He Wins caused an uproar when it was first published in the late 17th century. Written by an unknown woman and one of the earliest known female playwrights, 'Ariadne' broke the conventions of her time so much, that not only did she write under a pseudonym, but even her pseudonym was not included in the original publication.
Archive :: production:T1758599124, play:S0561269249, venue:V169
Production details
This Restoration Comedy was considered rather shocking at the time, so the playwright used the pen-name of 'Ariadne' - and her true identity has never been discovered.. Kensington Drama Company stage this amusing new version in the Twenties, with added music and dancing. The play concerns Charlotte, an heiress, who wants to marry a man who loves her for her intelligence and not her money. So she dresses up as a boy and.....
