The Farmers Wife by Eden Phillpotts
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The Farmers Wife by Eden Phillpotts
The Farmers Wife by Eden Phillpotts (4 November 1862 29 December 1960). First produced at the Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, on 11th November 1916 and at the Royal Court Theatre, on 11th March 1924. Barry Jackson presents the Birmingham Repertory Theatre Co. in The Devonshire Comedy. The Laugh of Your Life. Now approaching 500th performance at Royal Court Theatre, London. It ran for 1329 performances! Date: 1924
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Assisting Barry Comedy Devonshire Eden Faint Fainted Farmers Jackson Maid Passed Phillpotts Tending 1924
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a scene from the popular Devonshire Comedy, "The Farmers Wife" by Eden Phillpotts, during its record-breaking run at the Royal Court Theatre in 1924. In the image, a crowd of people, mostly women with children in tow, gather around the fainting figure of a woman in the foreground. The expression of concern and assistance on the faces of the men and women in the scene underscores the sense of community and camaraderie that permeated the production. First produced at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in 1916 and later at the Royal Court Theatre in 1924, "The Farmers Wife" was presented by Barry Jackson and the Birmingham Repertory Theatre Co. as part of their Devonshire Comedy series, The Laugh of Your Life. The production went on to achieve an impressive 500th performance at the Royal Court Theatre, a testament to its enduring popularity and appeal. Eden Phillpotts' play, set in the English countryside, tells the story of a farmer's wife who is courted by two suitors, causing her to faint in the presence of one of them. The scene depicted in the photograph is likely from this moment in the play, adding to the excitement and drama of the production. The theatrical setting of the photograph, with its dimly lit stage and focused spotlight on the fainting woman, further emphasizes the sense of suspense and intrigue that would have captivated audiences during the performance. Overall, this photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when live theatre provided a much-needed escape from the daily grind and brought people together in shared laughter and wonder.
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