National Theatre Live: London Assurance (2010)

  • NR
  • 06/24/2010 (GB)
  • Comedy
  • 2h 40m

Overview

Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues.

Dion Boucicault

Writer

Nicholas Hytner

Director

Cast

Paul Ready's headshot

Paul Ready

Charles Courtly
Simon Russell Beale's headshot

Simon Russell Beale

Sir Harcourt Courtly
Michelle Terry's headshot

Michelle Terry

Grace Harkaway
Mark Addy's headshot

Mark Addy

Squire Max Harkaway
Fiona Shaw's headshot

Fiona Shaw

Lady Gay Spanker
Matt Cross's headshot

Matt Cross

Richard Dazzle
Richard Briers's headshot

Richard Briers

Mr. Adolphus Spanker
Junix Inocian's headshot

Junix Inocian

Mr. Solomon Isaacs

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