The Royal Shakespeare’s critically acclaimed production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham, will be coming to York Theatre Royal in early 2026 (26-31 Jan).
1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.” Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.
W Somerset Maugham’s The Constant Wife was written in 1926 and described as ‘a sparkling comedy of ill manners’. This wonderful new version of The Constant Wife is by Laura Wade, the Olivier Award winning writer of Home, I’m Darling, which was also directed by Tamara Harvey, and most recently Laura has had phenomenal success with the television series Rivals.
This new production is directed by Tamara Harvey, the co-Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and will star one of the country’s favourite actresses, Kara Tointon (Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion in London’s West End, TV’s Mr Selfridge and winner of Strictly Come Dancing.)
Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans said: “Our ambition is to bring joy to as many audiences as possible, deepening our understanding of ourselves and the world around us, and so we are thrilled to be bringing The Constant Wife to stages across the UK, following its success at the Swan in Stratford. It will be so exciting to get back into the rehearsal room with our new company, led by the brilliant Kara Tointon, and for us to bring Laura Wade’s razor-sharp script to life.”
David Pugh the five-time Olivier Award and two-time Tony Award winning producer said: “I’m delighted to have commissioned Laura Wade to adapt this comedy and to be working with the Royal Shakespeare Company on this new production of The Constant Wife. Partnering again with Cunard, with whom I’ve had such a wonderful ongoing relationship, continues to be a joy. For me, in the times that we’re in, there is nothing better than to bring comedy to audiences in theatres all around the UK and to hear people laughing.”
Priority booking for York Theatre Royal members opens from 1pm on 29 Sep, with tickets going on general sale at 1pm on 04 Oct. Find out more at www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or speak to the Box Office team (01904 623568).
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