The Dover Road is a comedy about marriage and divorce. A.A. Milne is, of course, best known for his stories and poems for children (e.g., Winnie-the-Pooh), but he also wrote humorous sketches, novels, and plays, and worked with Leslie Howard in the early days of the British film industry.
Premiered in 1922, The Dover Road is set in the home of eccentric Mr. Latimer, who waylays couples who are running away together (the Dover Road of the title leads to Paris and divorce) and gives them a taste of what their lives together might be like.
If you can picture a cross between Private Lives and Dear Brutus, you won’t be far off.
NAME YOUR PRICE NIGHT: Thursday, August 22 and Thursday, August 29 are Name-Your-Price-Nights. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. NO reservations needed & NO ticket needed – just show up at the Carsen Theater for the show. Donations of any amount are accepted in lieu of purchasing a ticket.
TALKBACK: Saturday 8/31. Stay in the Carsen Theater after the show for an informal conversation with the cast and crew.