Performance

Venue	The Other Palace
	Also: Studio
Town	Inner London
County	Greater London
From	18th February 2013
To	18th February 2013
The Other Palace (V806511856)
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Date of change: 18 Feb 13 - T781175256

The World's Wife

Work:: The World's Wife (S01534017342)

A series of dramatic monologues taken from Carol Ann Duffy's much-loved book of poems. Taking a wry look at the lives and loves of the wives of historical figures, this humorous event gives a voice to unknowns such as Mrs Pilate, Mrs Darwin and Frau Freud.

Production:: (T781175256)

This new adaptation of Carol Ann Duffy's poems, imagines the wives' perspective of famous men. From Mrs Faust and Frau Freud to Queen Kong and Mrs Midas, this darkly funny show slices through history and myth, whilst also casting an astute glance over the modern world. Laced with dark humour and acerbic wit, this passionate expose will enthral lovers of Duffy's poems and newcomers alike. Age guidance 14+. Running time: 70 mins without interval.

Presented by	James Seabright
Presented by	LMP
Performer	Linda Marlowe

Listing:: L02035624301

Part of the St James Studio Play Festival

Production details

This new adaptation of Carol Ann Duffy's poems, imagines the wives' perspective of famous men. From Mrs Faust and Frau Freud to Queen Kong and Mrs Midas, this darkly funny show slices through history and myth, whilst also casting an astute glance over the modern world. Laced with dark humour and acerbic wit, this passionate expose will enthral lovers of Duffy's poems and newcomers alike. Age guidance 14+. Running time: 70 mins without interval. Part of the St James Studio Play Festival

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