TANGLED love lives and family loyalties are explored in a rumbustuous rendition of Vanbrugh's Restoration comedy at 7.30pm on Friday, August 15 at Cholmondeley Castle - and two winners can go free of charge courtesy of the Guardian.
The Rain or Shine Theatre Company will perform The Provoked Wife by Sir John Vanbrugh on the croquet lawn in front of the castle and, as their name suggests, the show will go on whatever the weather.
To summarise, Sir John Brute and his wife despise each other. Lady Brute in turn loves Constant, but refuses to consummate that love much to the consternation of the latter. Belinda harbours desires for Heartfree, who in turn loves nobody - or so he says.
In the meantime Lady Fancyfull poses and preens whilst loving only herself.
Mademoiselle has eyes for Razor but with whom do his loyalties lie?
The gates open at 6pm. Everyone must bring their own seating and picnic.
Tickets are available on the gate, or can be purchased by cheque made payable to Cholmondeley Gardens Opening Account addressed to the Secretary, Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8AH or ring 01829 720383. Ticket price Adults £10, children £5.
The first person to ring Liz Cummins at the Guardian on 01606 43333, before noon, with the correct answer to the following question will win two tickets.
The question is What sort of comedy is Vanbrugh's The Provoked Wife?
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