The Provoked Wife by John Vanbrugh
Sir John Vanbrugh’s second comedy is an outspoken portrayal of sex, marriage, temptation and revenge in the 18th century. Lady Brute, the provoked wife, is hell bent on escaping the clutches of her brutish, gambling, drunken husband – a task that is becoming more and more attractive as she is pursued by the handsome young gentleman, Constant. Meanwhile, as Lady Brute’s niece is falling in love with Heartfree, a professed woman-hater, the bond between aunt and niece is growing stronger.
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Creative
Team
- Director Lynne Parker
- Set and Costume Design Bláithín Sheerin
- Lighting Design Eamon Fox
- Sound Design Ivan Birthistle
Cast
- Sir John Brute Conor O’Riordan
- Lady Brute Maria Guiver
- Heartfree Paul Livingstone
- Constant Ross Gaynor
- Lord Rake Frank Blake
- Colonel Bully / Razor Daniel Monaghan
- Bellinda Julie Maguire
- Lady Fancyfull Eimear Keating
- Madamoiselle / The Tailor Adele Gribbon
Crew
- Company Stage Manager Jude Barriscale
- Deputy Stage Manager Evie McGuinness
- Assistant Stage Manager Adeane Hardy
- Chief LX Sue Crawford
- Sound Design Co-Ordinator Hannah Reid
- Set Construction Niamh Cooke Escapil
- Wardrobe Supervisor Lisa Kearns
- Scenic Artist and Prop Maker John Brennan