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The Phoenix of Madrid
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 3f, 6m
Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Laurence Boswell
The Phoenix of Madrid
by Pedro Calderon de la Barca, translated by Laurence
Boswell
A three-act comedy from the Spanish Golden Age. Plot centres on Don Pedro, a wealthy courtier, who must marry off his three headstrong young daughters, who are already romantically involved with a variety of extravagant suitors. The play has a fairly…
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Summary
A three-act comedy from the Spanish Golden Age. Plot centres on Don Pedro, a wealthy courtier, who must marry off his three headstrong young daughters, who are already romantically involved with a variety of extravagant suitors. The play has a fairly complex plot but each actor has frequent asides to the audience to explain their motivations and intentions. Poetic language with many long, lyrical passages. Has a light, satirical edge that pokes fun at the pomposity and neuroses of 17th-century aristocracy, but remains at its heart a gentle romantic comedy with a happy resolution.
- Time Period 17th Century
- Setting Simple settings, both interior and exterior
- Features Period Costumes
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
Pedro Calderon de la Barca