| She Would If She Could | |
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| Written by | George Etherege |
| Date premiered | 6 February 1668 |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
She Would If She Could is a 1668 comedy play by the English writer George Etherege. It was originally staged at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre by the Duke's Company. The play's novelty lies in its shedding of the romantic verse element to attain a unified tone.[1] The play deals with the lustfulness of Cockwood couple; the title referring to Lady Cockwood looking for an opportunity to cheat Sir Oliver Cockwood.
The original cast included William Smith as Courtall, John Young as Freeman, Henry Harris as Sir Joslin, James Nokes as Sir Oliver, Moll Davis as Getty and Anne Shadwell as Lady Cockwood.[2]
- ^ "Sir George Etherege | British dramatist | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 24 June 2023.
- ^ Van Lennep p.129