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Performance

VenueBridewell Theatre
TownInner London
CountyGreater London
From23rd March 2010
To16th April 2010
WhenTue-Fri (exclu. April 2nd). 13:00
PricesFrom £5.00. To £6.00.
Bridewell Theatre (V171)
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The Way of the World

The Way of the World

Work:: The Way of the World (S0995658999)

The Way of the World" is a comedy of elegance, class, manners and deception, set in a fashionable London society that really has money and sex at the heart of its concerns. Mirabell and Millamant love each other, but they endlessly deceive other people, and each other, in order to achieve that love.
Author William Congreve

Production:: (T230528095)

310 years after it first premiered at Lincoln’s Inn Fields The Way of the World is back in a new slick, sexy, hedonistic 1980s setting. From Flashdances to furious flirting this ‘bitesized’ version of the classic Restoration comedy promises... Maverick, Maxwell and mullets, The Pretenders, with denim, aviators and leg-warmers; Come on Eileen!... take this chance to pogo back into this deliciously, decadent decade and watch the chaos that ensures as men and women lie, cheat and fall in love. Most Excellent. The play follows the lovers Mirabell and Millamant. In order for the two to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort. However, her hatred of Mirabell means she is opposed to it and wants her nephew, Sir Wilful, to marry Millamant. As Mirabell endeavours to trick Lady Wishfort and win Millamant, double crossing, mistaken identities and humour arises. Running time: 45mins
Producer A Single Leaf
Producer The Bridewell
Adapted by Jo Kennedy
Director Jo Kennedy
Director Lorna Shaw (assistant)
Design Katherine Bower
Sound Ben Lawrence
Performer Victoria Croft
Performer Zoe Land
Performer Lizzy Dive
Performer Isla Lindsay
Performer Holly Meechan
Performer Tom Franck
Performer Matt Odell
Performer Dan Styles
Performer Christopher Birks
Performer Simon Lloyd
Performer Richard Eckles

Listing:: L0589632472

Gala Performance Apr 6th 19:30



Production details

310 years after it first premiered at Lincoln’s Inn Fields The Way of the World is back in a new slick, sexy, hedonistic 1980s setting. From Flashdances to furious flirting this ‘bitesized’ version of the classic Restoration comedy promises... Maverick, Maxwell and mullets, The Pretenders, with denim, aviators and leg-warmers; Come on Eileen!... take this chance to pogo back into this deliciously, decadent decade and watch the chaos that ensures as men and women lie, cheat and fall in love. Most Excellent. The play follows the lovers Mirabell and Millamant. In order for the two to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort. However, her hatred of Mirabell means she is opposed to it and wants her nephew, Sir Wilful, to marry Millamant. As Mirabell endeavours to trick Lady Wishfort and win Millamant, double crossing, mistaken identities and humour arises. Running time: 45mins Gala Performance Apr 6th 19:30

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