theatre masks Lyric Theatre, Brisbane & National Tour

An Ideal Husband
by
Oscar Wilde		 theatre masks
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When Sir Robert Chiltern is threatened with blackmail and the ruin of his political career, his only escape is to turn the tables on the blackmailer. This play blends farce and morality to explore human frailty and social hypocrisy.


Act One: The Reception Room in Sir Robert Chiltern's house in Grovesnor Square.

Act Two: The Morning Room in Sir Robert Chiltern's house.

Act Three: The Library of Lord Goring's house in Curzon Street.

Act Four: The Morning Room in Sir Robert Chiltern's house.

The action of the play is completed within thirty-six hours.



Cast
Character Actor
Sir Robert Chiltern,Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs 		John Waters
Lady Chiltern,
His Wife 		Josephine Byrnes
Miss Mabel Chiltern,
His Sister 		Penny Cook
Earl of Caversham John McCallum
Lord Goring,
His Son 		Nicky Henson
Mrs. Cheveley Stephanie Beacham
Lady Markby Googie Withers
Vicomte De Nanjac Paul Bertram
Lady Basildon Amanda Shillabeer
Mrs. Marchmont Taylor Owynns
Mr. Montford Stanley Page
Mason, Butler to
Sir Robert Chiltern		 Anthony Cogin
Phipps, Butler to
Lord Goring		 Stanley Page
James, Footman to
Sir Robert Chiltern		 Peter Eyers
Duchess of Maryborough Maggie Blinco
Mr. Barford Peter Eyers
Lady Jane Barford Joanne Gabbe
Directed by Peter Hall







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