Review: The Constant Wife – Festival Theatre, Edinburgh ★★★★ W. Somerset Maugham’s 1926 comedy of manners, The Constant Wife, has always harboured a subversive edge beneath its glittering drawing-room veneer. In this current Royal Shakespeare Company touring production, adapted by Laura Wade and directed by Tamara Harvey, that edge has further sharpened, only to somewhat pull its final punch. Anchored by a fiercely intelligent central performance from Kara Tointon, Wade’s adaptation surgically extracts the feminist underbelly of Maugham’s text, offering a vital, modern reckoning with the transactional nature of marriage and money.

Despite some eyebrow-raising alterations, Laura Wade's 'The Constant Wife' offers "an arresting, visually sumptuous, and fiercely clever night of theatre."

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The Constant Wife / Reviews | manchester-theatrical.com ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#theconstantwife @thelowry.com 17-21 March starring #karatointon *** Kara Tointon is a constant delight *** A witty dynamic retelling *** A delightful play with a superb heroine *** Tickets via theatre box office. Read our full four star review via:
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The Constant Wife Laura Wade's adaptation of Somerset Maugham's 100-year-old comedy The Constant Wife virtually rewrites the original - and is set for great success, says Robert Beale

Laura Wade's adaptation of Somerset Maugham's 100-year-old comedy The Constant Wife virtually rewrites the original - and is set for great success, says Robert Beale. Read his review
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The Constant Wife Following a critically acclaimed run at the RSC’s Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon last summer, Laura Wade’s adaptation of The Constant Wife (originally by W. Somerset Maugham) is on…

REVIEW: The Constant Wife at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social

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"Kara Tointon shines in this elegant & witty production"

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Monday night press night at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social today - something I didn't get the chance to see up at the RSC, so glad to rectify that tonight.

Review to follow...

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The Constant Wife – First-look photos of the UK tour starring Kara Tointon | West End Theatre The first photos are out for the new touring production of W. Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife starring Kara Tointon.

The first photos are out for the new touring production of #WSomersetMaugham's #TheConstantWife

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Director #RSC's #TamaraHarvey, adaptor #LauraWade

Stars #KaraTointon #GloriaOnitiri #SaraCrowe #JulesBrown #TimDelap #AlexMugnaioni #PhilipRham #AmyVicarySmith

#karatointon is to star in #theconstantwife @thelowry.com 17th to 21st March. It’s 1927., Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend. Booking via link thelowry.com/whats-on/the...

The interior of the theatre, looking gorgeous and sumptuous with colours of twinkling gold and silver as the gilt cornices glow in the lights

Hello Blackpool Grand! #TheConstantWife

Kara Tointon to star in The Constant Wife We talk to Kara Tointon - Dawn Swann in 'EastEnders' and from many other shows - about her upcoming tour starring in comedy The Constant Wife

We talk to Kara Tointon - Dawn Swann in 'EastEnders' and from many other shows - about her upcoming tour starring in comedy The Constant Wife
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The Constant Wife full cast announced to join Kara Tointon including Sara Crowe & Gloria Onitiri | West End Theatre Kara Tointon set to star in the RSC's acclaimed new production of W. Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife UK tour

Casting for the UK tour of #WSomersetMaugham's #TheConstantWife

🔗 www.westendtheatre.com/326182/news/...

Director #TamaraHarvey, adapted by #LauraWade

Stars #KaraTointon #GloriaOnitiri #SaraCrowe #JulesBrown #TimDelap #AlexMugnaioni #PhilipRham #AmyVicarySmith #SamFlint #JocastaKing #JaneLambert

The Constant Wife to tour the UK starring Kara Tointon, prior to the West End | West End Theatre Kara Tointon set to star in the RSC's acclaimed new production of W. Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife UK tour

The RSC's production of #WSomersetMaugham's #TheConstantWife is touring in 2026, prior to the West End starring Kara Tointon

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Directed by #TamaraHarvey, and adapted by Olivier Award winner #LauraWade, the production will star #KaraTointon

The Constant Wife Drawing-room comedy with a sharp edge

Saw #RoseLeslie in #TheConstantWife at the #RSC a few weeks ago - a most entertaining evening! serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/the-consta... #theatre

This evening’s entertainment is… #TheConstantWife @the-rsc.bsky.social

When we saw Kate Burton in The Constant Wife last week, at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, we didn't know she was Richard Burton's daughter.

#starstruck #kateburton #theconstantwife #swantheatre ##stratforduponavon

Press night for #theconstantwife @the-rsc.bsky.social this week! Wonderful to see the excellent reviews. Congratulations to our Co-AD #tamaraharvey and the whole company 🎭🎉👏

Review – The Constant Wife, Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, 1st July 2025 - The Real Chrisparkle Somerset Maugham's delightful 100 year old comedy given a smart updating by Laura Wade with a terrific production and cast.

Laura Wade's adaptation of Maugham's #TheConstantWife at the RSC in Stratford is smart, funny and very relevant for today - a terrific production with an excellent cast. wp.me/pKXAt-bPJ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me!

What a delight #theconstantwife is @the-rsc.bsky.social beautifully written, and the cast are fantastic. Such a fun evening!

The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie & Kate Burton – Rehearsal photos released | West End Theatre Check out the latest photos and videos of the RSC's new production of The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie & Kate Burton.

First-look: The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie & Kate Burton – Rehearsal photos

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Rehearsals for #RSC #TheConstantWife by #LauraWade, based on W. Somerset Maugham’s play directed by #TamaraHarvey

Stars #RoseLeslie #KateBurton
20 June to 2 August

Photos: The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie & Kate Burton – First day of rehearsals | West End Theatre Check out the latest photos and videos of the RSC's new production of The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie & Kate Burton.

PHOTOS: The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie & Kate Burton – First day of rehearsals

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The RSC’s new production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on W. Somerset Maugham’s play, directed by Tamara Harvey

#TheConstantWife #RSC #RoseLeslie #KateBurton

Kate Burton joins Rose Leslie in The Constant Wife at the RSC | West End Theatre The RSC has announced full casting for their new production of The Constant Wife by Laura Wade, based on W. Somerset Maugham's play.

Kate Burton joins Rose Leslie in The Constant Wife at the RSC

Full cast announced

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#TheConstantWife by Laura Wade, based on W. Somerset Maugham’s play, directed by Tamara Harvey

Joining #RoseLeslie is stage and screen star #KateBurton

#RSC

Jamie Cullum to compose music for the RSC’s The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie | West End Theatre Pianist, singer and broadcaster Jamie Cullum is composing new music for the RSC's The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie

Jamie Cullum to compose music for the RSC's The Constant Wife starring Rose Leslie

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Acclaimed musician #JamieCullum is composing music for the #RSC #TheConstantWife starring #RoseLeslie

By Laura Wade, Director #TamaraHarvey

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Multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum to compose music for RSC's The Constant Wife

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