Theatre REVIEW: The Constant Wife - ★★★★★

Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
10 minutes ago
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Prior to London's West End, witness this Royal Shakespeare Company production about a woman determined to do things her own way.

Sharp, fresh and witty

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.

Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.

Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award- winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.

Where?

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh - Part of UK Tour

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Olivia (Age 14) - ★★★★

"The constant wife is an outstanding show preformed with such amazingness it's unbelievable! The RSC always have outstanding production but this was seriously awesome! I loved the plot twists and the hilarious jokes and the fact that she knew shook me as well.

The set was amazing, the way they had pretty much the whole show set in one room but made it so that when she was talking about her travels you felt like you were there too! And the way it looked like a real house and the shadows on the stairs were amazing.

The actors were the perfect choices for their roles it was amazing!

I loved the plot but was a little sad for Bernard as he clearly loved her but she definitely had the upper hand in getting what she wanted.

Amazing show would definitely watch again!"