Great Plays
She Stoops to Conquer
Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer is a lively comedy of mistaken identity, social pretensions, and romantic confusion. The play follows the spirited Kate Hardcastle as she turns an awkward misunderstanding to her advantage, while her suitor Marlow’s shyness around respectable women contrasts with his confidence elsewhere.
In this radio presentation, the stage comedy is carried by spoken performance, bringing its tangled encounters and sharp exchanges into focus through voice and dialogue. Goldsmith’s characters navigate a world of family expectations, courtship, and appearances, with misunderstandings driving the action.
The result is a warm, witty classic whose humor comes from human foibles rather than grand spectacle. Its playful reversals and lively character interplay make this adaptation an inviting introduction to one of the best-known comedies of the English stage.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.