National Theatre Live: London Assurance
Grace has agreed to marry Sir Harcourt in return for his financial support of her family. At a house party in her father's place, Harcourt's son Charles also falls in love with Grace. When his father appears on the scene, he has to convince him that there is a case of mistaken identity and he is somebody else. Then Lady Gay Spanker, a married woman also visiting at the house, is persuaded by Charles to seduce his father and thus divert his attention from Grace. Much confusion and scheming ensues.
Cast
Paul Ready
as Charles Courtly
Simon Russell Beale
as Sir Harcourt Courtly
Michelle Terry
as Grace Harkaway
Mark Addy
as Squire Max Harkaway
Fiona Shaw
as Lady Gay Spanker
Matt Cross
as Richard Dazzle
Richard Briers
as Mr. Adolphus Spanker
Junix Inocian
as Mr. Solomon Isaacs
Prasanna Puwanarajah
as Servant
Nick Sampson
as Cool
