About the Show

A man with a dubious past has eloped with a younger woman promising to marry her – but will he? And what will happen when her father arrives, followed by a ruthless ex-lover? Moral ambiguity abounds and tragedy awaits in this almost forgotten classic.Originally written by the German writer, Gotthold Lessing (perhaps best known for his play Nathan the Wise), join us for the world première of this new translation by David Emmet.Studio

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