David Pugh and Cunard present
The Royal Shakespeare Company production
Prior to London’s West End.
THE CONSTANT WIFE
By Laura Wade
Based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham
1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.
Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.
Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award- winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.
“Sharp, sophisticated, fabulous and extremely funny” The Guardian
“Sharp, fresh, feminist and very witty” – The I Paper
“Frothily radical Twenties comedy” – The Times
ACCESS PERFORMANCES:
AUDIO DESCRIPTION & TOUCH TOUR
The performance on Wednesday 6th May at 2.30pm will be Audio Described. There will also be a touch tour prior to this performance at 12.30pm. Advanced booking is essential. Please contact the Box Office on 01684 892277 to book, or contact Toby Burchell (Tobyb@malvern-theatres.co.uk/01684 580939) for more information.
