The Daughter-in-Law
by D.H. Lawrence · written 1912 to 1913, published 1965
- Cast
- 6 (3M, 3F)
- Length
- About 2 hrs
- Sets
- 2 interiors
- Royalty
- None
StageCommons two-act version
The script for this play is coming soon.
The story
In a Nottinghamshire mining village, on the eve of a strike, Luther Gascoigne has just married Minnie, who thinks herself a cut above the pit. Then a neighbour arrives with news about Luther and her own daughter that could wreck the marriage.
Luther’s mother is ready to take her son back, and Minnie is ready to fight. A gripping, funny and deeply human family drama, written in rich East Midlands dialect.
Cast
| Character | Who they are | Gender |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gascoigne | A miner's mother | F |
| Joe Gascoigne | Her younger son | M |
| Luther Gascoigne | Her elder son | M |
| Minnie Gascoigne | Luther's new wife | F |
| Mrs Purdy | A neighbour | F |
| A cabman | Small part | M |
Rights check
Author: D.H. Lawrence died in 1930. The play was first published in 1965, after his death. To confirm with a rights specialist before publishing: our reading is that it became free in the UK at the end of 2015.
Translation: None needed, written in English.
Source: Arranged in two acts by StageCommons, with no changes to the text.
Free to perform in the UK with no licence or fee. Outside the UK, check your local rules.
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