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London Assurance

London Assurance

By: Dion Boucicault
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Step into the world of Victorian society with London Assurance, a delightful farce that masterfully blends humor and social commentary. Written by Dion Boucicault, this fast-paced comedy of manners cleverly pokes fun at the absurdities and pretensions of its characters. The plot kicks off with the pompous Sir Harcourt Courtly, who is bound by a peculiar clause in his father’s will to marry the young and spirited Grace Harkaway. As the story unfolds at Oak Hall, the farcical chaos intensifies with the introduction of quirky minor characters and a whirlwind of romantic entanglements. Expect double courtships and hilarious deceptions in this lively and spirited comedy. (Summary by Kelly S. Taylor)Copyright Comedy and Fairy Tales
Episodes
  • Wives on Strike-Lillian Sutton Pelée

    Wives on Strike-Lillian Sutton Pelée
    Aug 24 2026
    Step into the world of Victorian society with London Assurance, a delightful farce that masterfully blends humor and social commentary. Written by Dion Boucicault, this fast-paced comedy of manners cleverly pokes fun at the absurdities and pretensions of its characters. The plot kicks off with the pompous Sir Harcourt Courtly, who is bound by a peculiar clause in his father’s will to marry the young and spirited Grace Harkaway. As the story unfolds at Oak Hall, the farcical chaos intensifies with the introduction of quirky minor characters and a whirlwind of romantic entanglements. Expect double courtships and hilarious deceptions in this lively and spirited comedy. (Summary by Kelly S. Taylor)
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    2 hrs and 31 mins
  • Love's Labour's Lost (version 2)-William Shakespeare

    Love's Labour's Lost (version 2)-William Shakespeare
    Aug 23 2026
    Step into the world of Victorian society with London Assurance, a delightful farce that masterfully blends humor and social commentary. Written by Dion Boucicault, this fast-paced comedy of manners cleverly pokes fun at the absurdities and pretensions of its characters. The plot kicks off with the pompous Sir Harcourt Courtly, who is bound by a peculiar clause in his father’s will to marry the young and spirited Grace Harkaway. As the story unfolds at Oak Hall, the farcical chaos intensifies with the introduction of quirky minor characters and a whirlwind of romantic entanglements. Expect double courtships and hilarious deceptions in this lively and spirited comedy. (Summary by Kelly S. Taylor)
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    2 hrs and 47 mins
  • Stolen Heiress-Susanna Centlivre

    Stolen Heiress-Susanna Centlivre
    Aug 22 2026
    Step into the world of Victorian society with London Assurance, a delightful farce that masterfully blends humor and social commentary. Written by Dion Boucicault, this fast-paced comedy of manners cleverly pokes fun at the absurdities and pretensions of its characters. The plot kicks off with the pompous Sir Harcourt Courtly, who is bound by a peculiar clause in his father’s will to marry the young and spirited Grace Harkaway. As the story unfolds at Oak Hall, the farcical chaos intensifies with the introduction of quirky minor characters and a whirlwind of romantic entanglements. Expect double courtships and hilarious deceptions in this lively and spirited comedy. (Summary by Kelly S. Taylor)
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    2 hrs and 15 mins
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