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The Constant Wife

The Constant Wife

By Laura Wade
Based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham
Tue 17 Mar 2026 - Sat 21 Mar 2026

Sharp, sophisticated, fabulous and extremely funny

The Guardian

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THE CONSTANT WIFE

Kara Tointon

By Laura Wade

Based on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham
  
1927. 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.

Adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy, originally opened in Stratford upon Avon to marvellous reviews and sold every seat.

Directed by Co-Artistic Director of the RSC Tamara Harvey, this sparkling new version will star Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing) and features original music composed by multi award- winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum.

Don’t miss out on this fizzing and fresh comedy hit!

“Sharp, fresh, feminist and very witty” - The I Paper

“Frothily radical Twenties comedy” - The Times

Accessible Information

BSL by Emma Jane Mansfield | Fri 20th Mar at 7.30pm

Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Wed 18 Mar at 2.00pm. Touch Tour at 1pm.

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Set and Co-Costume Design: Anna Fleischle.

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