High Life Below Stairs (Classic Reprint): A Farce of Two Acts; As It Is Performed at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane - Couverture souple

James Townley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332968015 ISBN 13 : 9781332968015

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A fast, funny farce about a sly master and his trickster servants that spirals into comic chaos. A sharp look at power, pride, and the art of disguise.

In this two‑act stage farce, the servants’ hall becomes the center of a tangled, comic plot. A wary master named Lovel schemes to test his staff, while loyal and crooked alike mingle with the household’s oddball characters. Quick wit, playful deception, and merry flurries of miscommunication drive the action as disguises, secret letters, and a bustling pantry collide in shocking yet lighthearted scenes.

The piece uses farcical misunderstandings to explore class and loyalty through the antics of Freeman, Philip, Kitty, Tom, and the rest of the household. The tone is bright and cheeky, delivering brisk dialogue and physical comedy that keeps the pace lively from start to finish.

• Snapwise dialogue and brisk stage banter that keep the action moving


• disguises, mistaken identities, and over-the-top personalities


• Chaotic household set pieces, from the pantry to the servant’s hall


• Playful satire of class and service with broad, comic humor

Ideal for readers who enjoy lively, character-driven comedy with a theatrical flair and a touch of historical farce.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332968015
• ISBN 13: 9781332968015
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 63
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