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.T01171089986This ground-breaking play, credited with starting the great theatrical tradition of cross-dressing, is revisioned by director Sasha Milavic Davies and composer Joseph Atkins for a modern audience, telling the story of women who are tired of the old ways of dealing with affairs of the heart, and are determined to control their own romantic lives.Director Sasha Milavic Davies. Musical Director Joseph Atkins. Music Joseph Atkins. Costume Catherine Kodicek. Director Ellen Havard (casting director). Performer Robert Jackson. Performer Lucy Jane Parkinson. Performer Boadicea Ricketts. Performer Caleb Roberts. Performer Elexi Walker. Performer Arthur Wilson. | |
| 10 Dec 19 to 14 Dec 19 | The Young Vic, West End :: V245 listing details L0793823279 |
T1758599124This 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.....Company Kensington Drama Company. | |
| 29 Mar 11 to 16 Apr 11 | Barons Court Theatre, Inner London :: V169 listing details L01017800010 |
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| 16 Jul 21 | Cygnet Theatre (formerly New Theatre), Exeter :: V0135900169 listing details L329868738 |
