Mrs Rich, a wealthy widow, aspires to rub shoulders with the great and good and perhaps even gain a title. Unfortunately, she's not the only one after Sir John Roverhead! Unlike Aphra Behn, a fellow female playwright from the late 1600s, Mary Pix has been almost lost to history. But like Behn's The Rover, a sell-out success in early 2017, Pix's comedy of manners combines mischief-making and mind-bending plot twists with a sharp satirical and distinctly female wit. Her colourful cast of characters dupe and dissemble as the intrigue builds. Will Mrs Rich ever squeeze her way into high society?T1641221556Company Royal Shakespeare Company. Director Jo Davies. Design Colin Richmond. Lighting Anna Watson. Music Grant Olding. Sound Carolyn Downing. Performer Jeff Alexander (Coachman). Performer Aretha Ayeh (Lucinda). Performer Daisy Badger (Lady Landsworth). Performer Greg Barnett (Belvoir). Performer Graeme Brookes (Footman). Performer Will Brown (Jack). Performer Hayley Considine (Governess). Performer Laura Elsworthy (Betty). Performer Sandy Foster (Mrs Trickwell). Performer Ashley Gayle (Footman). Performer Amanda Hadingue (Toni). Performer Richard Hurst (Footman). Performer Solomon Israel (Younger Clerimont). Performer Emily Johnstone (Maid). Performer Susan Salmon (Lady la Basset). Performer Sadie Shimmin (Mrs Fidget). Performer Michael Simkins (Mr Rich). Performer Sophie Stanton (Mrs Rich). Performer Jessica Turner (Mrs Clerimont). Performer Tam Williams (Sir John Roverhead). Performer Leo Wringer (Elder Clerimont). | |
| 23 Mar 18 to 14 Jun 18 | Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon :: V136 listing details L1564382614 |
