The Beaux' Stratagem

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Event The Beaux' Stratagem
Venue Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 5 August 1967
Last Date 12 August 1967
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere No
Description Written in 1707, the plot concerns two young beaux who leave London to search the provinces for rich women. One of them is a charming opportunist and the other a hopeless romantic who, naturally, falls for the beautiful country girl who also happens to be an heiress.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Restoration Comedy
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Alex Aitcheson Actor
Robert Blake Actor Aimwell
Sylvia Buckland Actor Gipsy
Heather Eggleton Actor Dorinda
Merilyn Hey Actor Mrs Sullen
John McNamara Actor Squire Sullen
Harold Pointer Actor Scrub
Cecily Poulson Actor Cherry
Lloyd Scott Actor Archer
Joe Waller Actor Boniface
Terry Whitehead Actor Lady Bountiful
Madge Rands Costume Designer
Dick Johnstone Director
George Farquhar Playwright
Valerie Gould Set Designer
Text Nationality England
Further Information Special music composed by Derek Sanders.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 202430