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Oliver Goldsmith's classic comedy of manners tells of the clever schemes and comic ruses that unfold one night at a country house. An ambitious step-mother, impassioned sweethearts, a pragmatic father and a pair of star-crossed suitors are sent spinning through a hilarous comedy of errors by one of the great characters of the stage, Tony Lumpkin. The National Theatre and Out Of Joint co-production of Goldsmith's comedy, recorded live on stage in Bath, after it's premiere at the Lyttelton theatre in London.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Stephen BeresfordStephen BeresfordMr. George Hastings
  • Photo of Nigel CookeNigel CookeSir Charles Marlow / Roger
  • Photo of Monica DolanMonica DolanMiss Kate Hardcastle
  • Photo of Fritha GoodeyFritha GoodeyMiss Constance Neville
  • Photo of Jason WatkinsJason WatkinsDiggory
  • Photo of Bella MerlínBella MerlínPimple
  • Photo of Ian RedfordIan RedfordMr. Hardcastle
  • Photo of Owen SharpeOwen SharpeTony Lumpkin
  • Photo of Matthew SimMatthew SimLandlord/Jeremy
  • Photo of Christopher StainesChristopher StainesYoung Charles Marlow

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