National Theatre Live: London Assurance

National Theatre Live: London Assurance

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2010-06-24

Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues.

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National Theatre Live: London Assurance

Storyline

Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues.

Released

2010-06-24

Runtime

160

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Comedy

Language

English

Production

National Theatre

Casts

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    Paul Ready

    Paul Ready
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    Simon Russell Beale

    Simon Russell Beale
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    Michelle Terry

    Michelle Terry
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    Mark Addy

    Mark Addy
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    Fiona Shaw

    Fiona Shaw
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    Matt Cross

    Matt Cross
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    Richard Briers

    Richard Briers
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    Junix Inocian

    Junix Inocian
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    Prasanna Puwanarajah

    Prasanna Puwanarajah
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    Nick Sampson

    Nick Sampson
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    Richard Frame

    Richard Frame
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    Maggie Service

    Maggie Service
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    Simon Markey

    Simon Markey