
Overview
“Only those that are married, or cannot be married, hate to hear of marriage.”
Word spreads fast in Restoration England. When romantic idealist Valentine makes a secret return from exile in France, he hears whispers that his lover Christina has been untrue. The thing is, Valentine is only jealous because his friend Vincent said that the hapless rogue Ranger had taken a liking to Christina. So while Vincent and Ranger run amok, Valentine takes it upon himself to discover the truth. But can he see the wood from the trees…?
This free online reading of a 1671 comedy by William Wycherley (The Country Wife) is performed in aid of Equity Charitable Trust, supporting industry professionals in need of urgent assistance. Conceived and directed by Hermione Gulliford, and featuring an all-star cast including Linda Bassett, Nicholas Le Prevost, Danny Sapani, Nancy Carroll and Jo Stone-Fewings, Love in a Wood’s premiere will be hosted on the Jermyn Street Theatre YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/_KMk54jMPCk
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Mr Vincent

Lady Flippant

Lydia

Christina

Mr Dapperwit

Mrs Joiner

Mrs Crossbite's landlord, a waiter & servant

Mrs Martha

Alderman Gripe

Mrs Crossbite

Sir Simon Addleplot

Leonore

Mr Valentine

Mr Ranger

Isabel

Miss Lucy
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