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The Constant Wife
02 February to 07 February
About The Constant Wife
David Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production. Prior to London’s West End.
By Laura Wade
Based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham
Starring Kara Tointon
It’s 1927 and Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense!” says her mother. “She eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”.
Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.
Following a sold-out run in Stratford upon Avon and adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, this sparkling production stars Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing).
Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and featuring original music composed by multi-award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.
Reviews
“Sharp, sophisticated, fabulous and extremely funny.”
The Guardian
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Monday 02 to Saturday 07 February 2026
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval
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