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National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer

National Theatre Live: She Stoops to Conquer

Genres

Drama

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Hardcastle, a man of substance, looks forward yo acquainting his daughter with his old pal's son with a view to marriage. But thanks to playboy Lumpkin, he's mistaken by his prospective son-in-law Marlow for an innkeeper, his daughter for the local barmaid. The good news is, while Marlow can barely speak to a woman of quality he's a charmer with those of a different stamp. And so, as Hardcastle's indignation intensifies, Miss Hardcastle's appreciation for her misguided suitor soars. Misdemeanours multiply, love blossoms, mayhem ensues. One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$84448

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

150 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 March 2012

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

David Fynn

David Fynn

Tony Lumpkin

Harry Hadden-Paton

Harry Hadden-Paton

Young Marlow

Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo

Miss Neville

Katherine Kelly

Katherine Kelly

Miss Hardcastle

Steve Pemberton

Steve Pemberton

Hardcastle

Zoe Rainey

Zoe Rainey

Phyllis

Sophie Thompson

Sophie Thompson

Mrs. Hardcastle

Oliver Jackson

Oliver Jackson

Diggory / Ensemble

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