New Mermaids: She Stoops to Conquer (Paperback)

from antiquary

Having seen this live at the Canadian Stratford, I can vouch that it is amazingly funny in performance

from Cariola

Goldsmith's aim was to knock the popular sentimental comedy off the stage and replace it with what he called "laughing comedy"--and he did it resoundingly with [She Stoops to Conquer]. The play features a cast of characters who, though flawed, are all likeable and human. Old-fashioned Mr. Hardcas...

from sedelia

*Review of LA Theatre Works Audiobook Edition* I went into this book with very little expectation. I mean, it's a supposed classic that I've never heard of, and drama isn't my particular favorite. However, it was a free audiobook download from Sync this summer, and it was the recording of a theat...

from varielle

Time has not been kind to this play, though in its day it was quite the thing. Pranksters misdirect travelers to a private home which they believe is an inn and romantic mayhem ensues. I do think a talented screenwriter could bring it up to date and make a decent Romcom out of it.

from Schmerguls

4767. She Stoops To Conquer or The Mistakes of a Night, by Oliver Goldsmith (read 16 Oct 2010) This play was first performed in 1773 and has been often performed since. I decided one should see it rather than read it. I found it hard to follow on a perhaps too cursory reading, and drew little ent...