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The Dog in the Manger by Lope de Vega
Directed by Mark Ireson
Performances: Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd April 2011, Prompt Corner
Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t have?
Diana, the independent, headstrong and beautiful Countess of Belflor, is a woman in the habit of seeing off the various men in pursuit of her hand, until she finds herself becoming increasingly attracted to her personal secretary, Teodoro. This is not a union that the rigid society they inhabit would readily permit, and things are complicated further by Teodoro's existing relationship with Marcela, one of Diana's ladies in waiting.
Suspecting Diana's feelings for him, Teodoro is quick to cast aside Marcela, who is not best pleased. Nor are Diana's current suitors, the pompous Federico and Ricardo; when they discover where Diana's affections really lie, they soon hatch a scheme to dispose of Teodoro. They unwittingly hire Tristan, Teodoro’s lackey, as the assassin, who takes their money but manages to dupe the Duke Ludovico into thinking that Teodoro is his long lost son. Ludovico gains a son, Teodoro a title, Diana a husband, and they all live happily(…ish) ever after.
David Johnston’s fast paced translation (commissioned for the RSC without a thee or thou in sight) brings out the intelligence and comedy of Lope de Vega's bittersweet satire of lust, class, jealousy and love for a modern audience.
Cast
Diana, Countess of Belflor - Victoria Arter-Furlong
Teodoro - Erik Smith
Tristan - Michael Wilson
Octavio, her old steward (M, elderly)
Fabio - TBC
Marcela - Roberta Zuric
Anarda - Emma Kerby-Evans
Dorotea - Emma Baxter
The Marquis Ricardo - David Blatcher
Celio - Anita Onwuegbuzie
Count Federico - Adam Crook
Leonido/Lirano - Kerry Perkins
Count Ludovico - TBC
Camilo / Antonello / Furio - TBC
Please note that although anyone may audition for a show at the South London Theatre, if cast you must be (or become) a member of the club. Proof of membership will be required at the first rehearsal. Membership information can be found here
For more details, please contact Mark Ireson, Director
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