Way of the World, The by CONGREVE, William

The Way of the World is a play written by British playwright William Congreve. It premiered in 1700 in the theatre in Lincolns Inn Fields in London. It is widely regarded as being one of the best Restoration comedies written and is still performed sporadically to this day.The play is based around the two lovers Mirabell and Millamant (originally famously played by John Verbruggen and Anne Bracegirdle). In order for the two to get married and receive Millamants full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamants aunt, Lady Wishfort. Unfortunately, she is a very bitter lady, who despises Mirabell and wants her own nephew, Sir Wilful, to wed Millamant.Other characters include Fainall who is having a secret affair with Mrs. Marwood, a friend of Mrs. Fainalls, who in turn once had an affair with Mirabell.Waitwell is Mirabells servant and is married to Foible, Lady Wishforts servant. Waitwell pretends to be Sir Rowland and, on Mirabells command, tries to trick Lady Wishfort into a false engagement. (Summary by Wikipedia) Cast: Mirabell: bish Fainall: DublinGothic Betty: Lucy Perry Footman; Messenger; Coachman: Phil Chenevert Witwoud: thebicyclethief Petulant: Martin Geeson Mrs Fainall: Carol Box Mrs Marwood: Helen Falconer Mincing: Bev J. Stevens Waitwell: Nigel Boydell Foible: Malane Lady Wishfort: Mil Nicholson Peg: Maria Calderazzo Mrs Millamant: Liberty Stump Sir Wilfull Witwoud: Bob Gonzalez Narrator: Algy Pug