Rottingdean Drama Society
‘London Assurance’ by Dion Boucicault
The plot follows the vain, ageing dandy Sir Harcourt Courtly, who travels to Gloucestershire to marry the young heiress Grace Harkaway. His plans unravel when his son Charles arrives in disguise and falls in love with Grace himself. Their rivalry is further complicated by the exuberant Lady Gay Spanker, whose wit, independence and theatrical energy dominate the action.
Full of mistaken identities, social pretence, romantic intrigue and verbal brilliance, the play satirises vanity, class manners and fashionable hypocrisy with delight.
This production is the Drama Society’s entry in the Arts Council’s Drama Awards 2026.
Rottingdean Public Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean BN2 7HL
Wednesday 14–Saturday 17 October 7.45pm
Matinee Saturday 17 October 2.00pm
Tickets £12 per adult, £6 per child at www.ticketsource.co.uk/RDS from Wednesday 23 September
Information: contact RDSdrama@gmail.com