She Stoops to Conquer, Oliver Goldsmith’s classic comedy about mistaken identity, deception and love, is making a return this month with performances at the Manoel Theatre and the Salesian Theatre.
First performed in London in 1773, the play is one of those rare comedies that have succeeded in remaining funny and relevant for more than 200 years – enjoying regular runs the world over.
The story sees the cripplingly shy Charles Marlow being sent by his father to Mr Hardcastle’s country home so as to introduce himself to his daughter Kate. On the way there, Charles gets lost and eventually arrives at Mr Hardcastle’s house thinking that he’s at a roadside inn instead. Young Charles behaves accordingly – much to the disgust of the old-fashioned Mr Hardcastle.
Goldsmith’s trickery and misunderstandings create truly comic situations
When Kate learns about the mistake, rather than set Charles straight, she pretends to be a barmaid so that his behaviour around her will be a lot less reserved and extremely informal.
She Stoop to Conquer is directed for MADC by comedy veteran Malcolm Galea (Marti Martek, Martek Marti and Porn: the Musical) with Marylu Coppini, Stephen Oliver, Tina Rizzo, Andre Agius, Joe Depasquale, Giulia Gatt, Gianni Selvaggi, Michael Mangion and John Marinelli.
Goldsmith’s trickery and misunderstandings create truly comic situations that are not to be missed.
The show will run at the Salesian Theatre from Friday to next Sunday and at the Manoel Theatre from March 23 to 26. Booking is open and tickets may be bought online from www.madc.com.mt. For enquiries e-mail bookings@madc.com.mt or sms 7777 6232.