{"product_id":"book-hbq3","title":"Thomas Middleton: The Changeling, Women Beware Women \u0026 More","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA superlative collection of Jacobean comedies and tragedies from 'our other Shakespeare', Thomas Middleton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most prolific playwrights of the Jacobean era, Thomas Middleton achieved great success with his cynically satirical comedies and bloodthirsty tragedies. Considered the only true rival to Shakespeare, Middleton is widely believed to have collaborated with the Bard on several plays, including \u003ci\u003eTimon of Athens\u003c\/i\u003e. This dazzling collection comprises dramatisations of his most famous works, including his two masterpieces, \u003ci\u003eThe Changeling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWomen Beware Women.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Changeling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Betrothed to the nobleman Alonzo de Piracquo, Beatrice-Joanna falls in love with Alsemero and seeks the help of her father's man, De Flores. \u003cb\u003eAnna Madeley\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eZubin Varla\u003c\/b\u003e star in this updated retelling of Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's dark tale of lust, obsession and murder, set in Alicante in the 1920s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen Beware Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - When Leantio's beautiful wife Bianca catches the eye of the duke, the worldly Livia arranges an assignation, plunging Bianca into the vice and corruption of the court. \u003cb\u003ePenny Downie\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eBeth Chalmers\u003c\/b\u003e star in Thomas Middleton's poetic tragedy where women are the worst betrayers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Chaste Maid in Cheapside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Moll Yellowhammer's parents are determined to marry her to the arrogant Sir Walter Whorehound, but her love for the impoverished Touchwood Junior upends their plans... Set in 17th Century London, Middleton's bawdy black comedy depicts a world of sexual hypocrisy and deceit. Starring \u003cb\u003eSarah Badel, Dilys Laye, Hugh Paddick\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eNorman Rodway\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Trick to Catch the Old One \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e- In debt to his greedy uncle Lucre, the spendthrift Witgood devises a cunning scheme to get back his estates and marry his love. \u003cb\u003eAlan Rickman\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMaurice Denham\u003c\/b\u003e and\u003cb\u003e Dilys Laye\u003c\/b\u003e star in this city comedy about avarice and the power of money.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Mad World, My Masters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Follywit, kept penniless by his rich grandfather, Sir Bounteous Progress, devises an ingenious plot to get his hands on his inheritance - but will he get a taste of his own medicine? Starring \u003cb\u003eRoy Marsden\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames Villiers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Honest Whore\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - In this two-part comedy by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker, the prostitute Bellafront falls in love with the courtier Hippolito, but his heart belongs to another. \u003cb\u003eJoss Ackland\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMadi Hedd\u003c\/b\u003e star in this irreverent satire of Jacobean society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst published 1604 (\u003ci\u003eThe Honest Whore Part 1\u003c\/i\u003e), 1605 (\u003ci\u003eA Trick to Catch the Old One; A Mad World, My Masters\u003c\/i\u003e), 1613 (\u003ci\u003eA Chaste Maid in Cheapside\u003c\/i\u003e), 1621 (\u003ci\u003eWomen Beware Women\u003c\/i\u003e), 1622 (\u003ci\u003eThe Changeling\u003c\/i\u003e), 1630 (\u003ci\u003eThe Honest Whore Part 2\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by Thomas Middleton\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Changeling\u003c\/i\u003e co-written with William Rowley\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Honest Whore\u003c\/i\u003e co-written with Thomas Dekker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents List\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Changeling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen Beware Women\u003cbr\u003eA Chaste Maid in Cheapside\u003cbr\u003eA Trick to Catch the Old One\u003cbr\u003eA Mad World, My Masters\u003cbr\u003eThe Honest Whore\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49355583521072,"sku":"BDhbq3","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/379642-hbq3-Square.jpg?v=1734393558","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hbq3","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}