Big wigs and bigger mistakes
BUXTON House welcomes Theatr Mwldan, Mappa Mundi & The Torch Theatre to present an original and flamboyant take on Oliver Goldsmith's classic social comedy, She Stoops To Conquer on Tuesday November 10 at 7.30pm.
Two foppish suitors travelling to a country manor house are tricked into believing it to be a tavern in a practical joke played by the irrepressible Tony Lumpkin.
Upon arrival the dandies treat their host, Mr Hardcastle, like an innkeeper. But this works to the advantage of his pretty and intelligent daughter Kate, who disguises herself as a bar maid in order to win the heart of her disastrously tongue-tied suitor.
From the company who bought their superb Canterbury Tales to Buxton in October 08, this outrageous 18th century farce by Oliver Goldsmith, directed by Peter Doran, is crammed with secret elopements and nocturnal confusions, and sports witty dialogue, cutting humour and some very big wigs!
Ribald, hilarious and overflowing with acts of blatant aristocratic greed, selfishness and plain stupidity, it is perfect fodder for Mappa Mundi's irreverent and satirical style.
The show starts at 7.30pm.
Tickets for She Stoops To Conquer are priced at 14.50 and discounts are available.
For further details or to make a booking call the Box Office on 0845 127 2190 or visit www.buxtonoperahouse.org
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