"This comedy was produced at Drury Lane on December 14, 1702. It is the most accurate of all Farquhar's productions. The plot, though improbable, is well constructed and sustained, the dialogue lively and entertaining, whilst the characters of the Younger Wouldbe, Mrs. Mandrake, and Teague are so naturally drawn as to appear real personages, dependent little upon the art of the actor or the imagination of the author for their creation." (Critic Alex. Charles Ewald)
Note that there is an attempted rape in the play, which gets downplayed - the woman even partially blames herself, saying "this late adventure has taught me how dangerous it is to provoke a gentle man by ill usage." However -- and surprisingly considering this is from 1702 and not 2018 -- the epilogue then provides an apology to women, and a reminder that this is just a play -- and a comedy at that -- and that we shouldn't take the actions too seriously, but with a grain of salt. It's entertainment, not so much a social commentary (TJ and ToddHW)
Cast list:
Hermes Wouldbe, elder Son and heir to Lord Wouldbe:
ToddHWBenjamin Wouldbe, his Brother:
Tomas PeterRichmore, a gay dissipated Rake:
KurtCaptain Trueman, his Nephew, and friend to Hermes Wouldbe:
Jim GallagherSubtleman, an Attorney:
Son of the ExilesFairbank, a Goldsmith:
Devorah AllenBalderdash, a Vintner:
NemoClearaccount, Steward to Lord Wouldbe:
alanmapstoneComic, a Poet:
AvailleJack, Valet to Benjamin Wouldbe:
graceahlinTeague, Valet to Hermes Wouldbe:
Monika M. C.Frisure, Valet to Benjamin Wouldbe:
April6090Constance, betrothed to Hermes Wouldbe (also Prologue):
Eva DavisAurelia, her Cousin, beloved by Captain Trueman:
TJ BurnsMrs. Clearaccount, Wife to Clearaccount:
Leanne YauMrs. Mandrake, a Midwife and Procuress:
SoniaAlderman:
Larry WilsonConstable:
FoonFourth Gentleman:
Stefan Von BlonFifth Gentleman:
FoonMob:
April6090Maid:
AvailleFootman:
Roger MelinServant:
Adriana SacciottoStage Directions:
Sandra SchmitEdited by:
ToddHW
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