Review of Edinburgh Lyceum Theatre Production of Hannah Cowley's The Belle's Stratagem

Abstract

This article reviews the production of Hannah Cowley's The Belle's Stratagem directed by Tony Cownie and produced for the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh in February and March 2018. In setting the play in Edinburgh and placing emphasis on its women characters, Cownie underscores the universal and timeless relevance of Cowley's play as well as its performance versatility.

Keywords

• Hannah Cowley
• domestic comedy
• #metoo
• marriage
• sisterhood
• native values