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Marrying of Ann Leete

Marrying of Ann Leete

By: Harley Granville-Barker
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 Dive into a witty yet thought-provoking comedy set in 1799, centered around the Leete family, members of the British rural gentry. Mr. Carnaby Leete, a beleaguered politician, finds his career hanging by a thread and must secure his position by marrying off his youngest daughter, Ann, to the right suitor. Complicating matters, his only son has made a socially inferior match, while his eldest daughters once-promising marriage faces turmoil. This play artfully blends humor with symbolism, prompting audiences to ponder the implications of arranging a daughters marriage purely for political advantage. - Summary by TchaikovskyCopyright Plays and Dramas Political Science Politics & Government
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  • 004 - Act 4

    004 - Act 4
    Jan 6 2026
    Dive into a witty yet thought-provoking comedy set in 1799, centered around the Leete family, members of the British rural gentry. Mr. Carnaby Leete, a beleaguered politician, finds his career hanging by a thread and must secure his position by marrying off his youngest daughter, Ann, to the right suitor. Complicating matters, his only son has made a socially inferior match, while his eldest daughters once-promising marriage faces turmoil. This play artfully blends humor with symbolism, prompting audiences to ponder the implications of arranging a daughters marriage purely for political advantage. - Summary by Tchaikovsky
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    39 mins
  • 003 - Act 3

    003 - Act 3
    Jan 6 2026
    Dive into a witty yet thought-provoking comedy set in 1799, centered around the Leete family, members of the British rural gentry. Mr. Carnaby Leete, a beleaguered politician, finds his career hanging by a thread and must secure his position by marrying off his youngest daughter, Ann, to the right suitor. Complicating matters, his only son has made a socially inferior match, while his eldest daughters once-promising marriage faces turmoil. This play artfully blends humor with symbolism, prompting audiences to ponder the implications of arranging a daughters marriage purely for political advantage. - Summary by Tchaikovsky
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    21 mins
  • 002 - Act 2

    002 - Act 2
    Jan 6 2026
    Dive into a witty yet thought-provoking comedy set in 1799, centered around the Leete family, members of the British rural gentry. Mr. Carnaby Leete, a beleaguered politician, finds his career hanging by a thread and must secure his position by marrying off his youngest daughter, Ann, to the right suitor. Complicating matters, his only son has made a socially inferior match, while his eldest daughters once-promising marriage faces turmoil. This play artfully blends humor with symbolism, prompting audiences to ponder the implications of arranging a daughters marriage purely for political advantage. - Summary by Tchaikovsky
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    39 mins
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