The Way of the World (FULL audiobook)

The Way of the World audiobook by William Congreve (1670 -1729) The Way of the World is a play written by British playwright William Congreve. It premiered in 1700 in the theatre in Lincoln's Inn Fields in London. It is widely regarded as being one of the best Restoration comedies written and is still performed sporadically to this day. The play is based around the two lovers Mirabell and Millamant (originally famously played by John Verbruggen and Anne Bracegirdle). In order for the two to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort. Unfortunately, she is a very bitter lady, who despises Mirabell and wants her own nephew, Sir Wilful, to wed Millamant. Other characters include Fainall who is having a secret affair with Mrs. Marwood, a friend of Mrs. Fainall's, who in turn once had an affair with Mirabell. Waitwell is Mirabell's servant and is married to Foible, Lady Wishfort's servant. Waitwell pretends to be Sir Rowland and, on Mirabell's command, tries to trick Lady Wishfort into a false engagement. (Summary by Wikipedia) Cast of Characters: Mirabell, in love with Mrs. Millamant - bish Fainall, in love with Mrs. Marwood - DublinGothic Betty, the chocolate shop attendant - Lucy Perry Footman (Servant) - Phil Chenevert Messenger - Phil Chenevert Coachman - Phil Chenevert Witwoud, follower of Mrs. Millamant - thebicyclethief Petulant, follower of Mrs. Millamant - Martin Geeson Mrs Fainall , daughter to Lady Wishfort, and wife to Fainall, formerly friend to Mirabell - Carol Box Mrs Marwood, friend to Mr. Fainall, and likes Mirabell - Helen Falconer Mincing, woman to Mrs. Millamant - Bev J. Stevens Waitwell, servant to Mirabell - Nigel Boydell Foible, woman to Lady Wishfort - Malane Lady Wishfort, enemy to Mirabell, for having falsely pretended love to her - Mil Nicholson Peg, woman to Lady Wishfort - Maria Calderazzo Mrs Millamant, a fine lady, niece to Lady Wishfort, and loves Mirabell - Liberty Stump Sir Wilfull Witwoud, half brother to Witwoud, and nephew to Lady Wishfort - Bob Gonzalez Narrator - Algy Pug Dedication, Prologue & Dramatis Personae - Martin Geeson