The Second Mrs Tanqueray
Presented by Drama Centre London
BY ARTHUR WING PINERO
DIRECTED BY ANNIE TYSON
In 1892 this play rocked the theatrical establishment with its examination of the double standards operating in Victorian High Society. Aubrey Tanqueray, rich, successful and charming marries for the second time. His new wife is beautiful, intelligent and passionate and they adore each other. Why does he wish to keep her from his London friends and why do their country neighbours keep their distance?
Pinero's play could be considered the English answer to Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' in its shocking portrait of emotional damage.