National Theatre Live: London Assurance

National Theatre Live: London Assurance

160 mins | Comedy | June 24, 2010

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.

National Theatre Live: London Assurance

160 mins | Comedy | June 24, 2010

National Theatre Live: London Assurance
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.
Producers National Theatre of Great Britain Production
Original title National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Directors Nicholas Hytner
Writers Dion Boucicault

Cast

Paul Ready

as Charles Courtly

Matt Cross

as Richard Dazzle

Simon Russell Beale

as Sir Harcourt Courtly

Mark Addy

as Squire Max Harkaway

Fiona Shaw

as Lady Gay Spanker

Richard Briers

as Mr. Adolphus Spanker

Junix Inocian

as Mr. Solomon Isaacs

Nick Sampson

as Cool

Richard Frame

as Martin

Maggie Service

as Pert

Simon Markey

as James

Michelle Terry

as Grace Harkaway