The Country Wife

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Event The Country Wife
Venue Mercury One, Auckland, New Zealand
First Date 4 August 1971
Last Date August 1971
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Pinchwife disguises his wife as a boy to try and keep her from predatory males.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Restoration Comedy
Subjects Cross-dressing
Marriage
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Penelope Barrett Actor Lucy
Tony Blackett Actor Mr Harcourt
Edward Fardell Actor Pinchwife's Servant
Don Farr Actor Mr Sparkish
Pam Ferris Actor Mrs Margery Pinchwife
Lee Grant Actor Lady Fidget
George Henare Actor Mr Horner
Robert van Mackelenberg Actor Mr Dorilant
David McKenzie Actor Quack
Elizabeth McRae Actor Mrs Squeamish
Walter Pym Actor Sir Jasper Fidget
Lewis Rowe Actor Mr Pinchwife
Ross Skiffington Actor Parson
Ross Skiffington Actor Servant
Helen Smith Actor Alithea
Catherine Wilkin Actor Mrs Dainty Fidget
Bevan Wilson Actor Horner's Servant
Alma Woods Actor Old Lady Squeamish
Bevan Wilson Assistant Producer
Basil Pattison Dancer
John S Roberts Designer
Dick Johnstone Director
Jason Neal Lighting Designer
William Wycherley Playwright
Jason Neal Stage Manager
Text Nationality England
Further Information George Henare's Mercury debut. 20 performances.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 187228