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Love in a Wood

Writer · Play · 1671

Love in a Wood; Or, St James's Park is a 1671 comedy play by the English writer William Wycherley. His debut play, it was first staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane by the King's Company. The original cast included Charles Hart as Ranger, Richard Bell as Vincent, Edward Kynaston as Valentine, John Lacy as Alderman Gripe, William Wintershall as Sir Simon Addleplot, Michael Mohun as Dapperwit, Elizabeth Boutell as Christina, Elizabeth Cox as Lydia, Mary Knep as Lady Flippant, Katherine Corey as Mrs Joyner and Elizabeth James as Isabel. The published version of the following year was dedicated to the Duchess of Cleveland, mistress of Charles II.

The Country Wife

Playwright · Play · 1675

In Restoration London, rake Harry Horner spreads a false claim of impotence to gain access to married women. At the same time, the jealous Pinchwife tries to shield his inexperienced country wife Margery from city life, while his sister Alithea navigates her engagement to the shallow Sparkish and the persistent courtship of Harcourt. Horner's ruse and the interwoven courtships drive the comedy's farcical exposure threats and social satire.

The Dancing Master

Source play · Opera · 1962

Miranda’s aunt wants her to marry her foppish cousin, Monsieur, but Miranda loves Gerard. When Miranda’s father discovers Gerard in her bedroom, Gerard pretends to be a dancing master. The aunt tests his dancing and Miranda’s maid tries to seduce Monsieur. Miranda and Gerard secretly marry, and her father approves.

The Plain Dealer

Playwright · Play · 1676

Captain Manly, a sailor who distrusts nearly everyone, seeks revenge after Olivia leaves him for his friend Vernish. He sends a disguised page to seduce Olivia, then discovers the page is Fidelia, who loves him, and marries her.

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