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Mary, Mary Quite Contrary: A Light Comedy in Four Acts
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025826592
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 102
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mary, Mary Quite Contrary is a spirited and charming light comedy in four acts by the noted dramatist St. John Ervine. The play centers on the flamboyant and capricious West End actress, Mary Westlake, whose unexpected arrival at a quiet country vicarage throws a peaceful provincial community into a state of delightful chaos. Her theatrical temperament and larger-than-life personality create a series of romantic entanglements and humorous misunderstandings among the local residents.
As a classic example of early 20th-century British drama, the work highlights Ervine's sharp wit and his keen eye for the social manners of the time. The contrast between the sophisticated, often exasperating nature of the urban theatrical world and the more reserved, traditional values of the country house setting provides a rich foundation for the play's comedic tension. Mary, Mary Quite Contrary remains an engaging exploration of character and the performative nature of identity, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Ervine's contribution to the modern stage. This work is an essential read for those interested in the history of British theatre and the evolution of the modern social comedy.
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