John Vanbrugh

Provoked Wife- A Comedy

Comedy EN ↓ 24 episodes

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

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Author

John Vanbrugh

Category

Comedy

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Nov 7, 2026

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Episodes

Woman's Way-Thompson Buchanan 07.11.2026

Woman's Way by Thompson Buchanan. "A Woman's Way" belongs to a class of comedy curiously rare on our native stage in recent seasons, the comedy of smart people, with a flavor of character study to give it dignity." "In this comedy, it is "inevitable" that the wife and the other woman should meet in the presence of the husband, and that they should come to open grapple under the very eyes of the au...

Hobby-Horse-Arthur Wing Pinero 24.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Love Chase-James Sheridan Knowles 23.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Lady Frederick, a Comedy in Three Acts-W. Somerset Maugham 22.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Phormio; or, The Scheming Parasite-Terence 21.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Amphitryon; or, Jupiter in Disguise-Titus Maccius Plautus 20.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Devil's Disciple-George Bernard Shaw 19.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Perjur'd Husband, or The Adventures of Venice-Susanna Centlivre 18.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Midsummer Night's Dream-William Shakespeare 17.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Fanny's First Play-George Bernard Shaw 16.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Stolen Heiress-Susanna Centlivre 15.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Bold Stroke for a Husband-Hannah Cowley 11.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

One-Act Play Collection 015-Various 10.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Rocket-Arthur Wing Pinero 10.08.2026

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

Hernani-Victor Hugo 08.08.2026

Hernani by Victor Hugo is a powerful exploration of love, honor, and rebellion set against the backdrop of 16th-century Spain. The story encapsulates the fervor of youthful passion and the struggle against societal constraints, making it a timeless reflection on the human spirit's desire for freedom. Hugo's masterful use of language and dramatic tension invites listeners to contemplate the endurin...

Menaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers-Titus Maccius Plautus 07.08.2026

"Menaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a timeless comedic tale that explores the themes of mistaken identity and the chaos that ensues when two identical twins, separated at birth, unknowingly cross paths. This enduring work highlights the complexities of human relationships and the humorous misunderstandings that can arise from them. Its exploration of identity and the bon...

Tom Cobb; or Fortune's Toy-W. S. Gilbert 07.08.2026

"Tom Cobb; or Fortune's Toy" by W. S. Gilbert is a captivating exploration of fortune and fate through the lens of comedy. This delightful tale invites listeners to reflect on the whims of chance and the unpredictable nature of life, showcasing how fortune can often be a fickle companion. Its themes of ambition, desire, and the quest for happiness remain timeless, reminding us that the pursuit of...

Birds-Aristophanes 06.08.2026

"Birds" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic masterpiece that explores themes of idealism, community, and the human desire for freedom. Through its clever dialogue and satirical wit, the play invites listeners to reflect on the absurdities of societal norms and the pursuit of happiness. Aristophanes' sharp observations about human nature and the quest for utopia resonate even today, reminding us...

Fanny and the Servant Problem-Jerome K. Jerome 05.08.2026

Fanny and the Servant Problem by Jerome K. Jerome explores the humorous intricacies of domestic life and the challenges that arise from managing servants. This witty tale delves into the social dynamics and comedic misunderstandings that can occur in the household, highlighting the often absurd nature of human interactions. Its exploration of class relations and the quest for domestic harmony rema...

005 - Act V and Epilogue 18.11.2025

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

004 - Act IV 18.11.2025

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

003 - Act III 18.11.2025

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

002 - Act II 18.11.2025

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

001 - Prologue and Act I 18.11.2025

In this witty Restoration Comedy, Lady Brute faces a pivotal decision should she betray her coarse and unloving husband? While not as outrageous as Vanbrughs earlier work, The Relapse, The Provoked Wife offers a keen commentary on society and marriage that resonates with modern audiences. Join us for a humorous exploration of love, fidelity, and societal expectations. - Summary by WendyKatzHiller

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