Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Robin LoughDirector
Cast
- Stephen BeresfordMr. George Hastings
- Nigel CookeSir Charles Marlow / Roger
- Monica DolanMiss Kate Hardcastle
- Fritha GoodeyMiss Constance Neville
- Jason WatkinsDiggory
- Bella MerlínPimple
- Ian RedfordMr. Hardcastle
- Owen SharpeTony Lumpkin
- Matthew SimLandlord/Jeremy
- Christopher StainesYoung Charles Marlow
- Jane WoodMrs. Hardcastle
Themes
filmed theater