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Roaring Girl

Roaring Girl

Written by: Thomas Dekker
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Dive into the vibrant world of The Roaring Girl, a thrilling Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker, first published in 1611. This entertaining play tells the captivating story of Mary Frith, famously known as Moll Cutpurse, a woman who defied societal norms and earned a reputation as a fierce virago in early 17th-century London. The term roaring girl is a playful twist on roaring boy, which referred to young men who led wild, unruly lives. As Moll navigates her adventures in cross-dressing, the play intertwines her escapades with the romantic pursuits of three merchants wives and the secret love affair between Sebastian Wengrave and Mary Fitzallard. Join us for a delightful journey filled with humor, romance, and social commentary! (Summary by Elizabeth Klett and Wikipedia)Copyright Biographies 2.0 Drama & Plays
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  • Amazons A Farcical Romance-Arthur Wing Pinero

    Amazons A Farcical Romance-Arthur Wing Pinero
    Aug 24 2026
    Dive into the vibrant world of The Roaring Girl, a thrilling Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker, first published in 1611. This entertaining play tells the captivating story of Mary Frith, famously known as Moll Cutpurse, a woman who defied societal norms and earned a reputation as a fierce virago in early 17th-century London. The term roaring girl is a playful twist on roaring boy, which referred to young men who led wild, unruly lives. As Moll navigates her adventures in cross-dressing, the play intertwines her escapades with the romantic pursuits of three merchants wives and the secret love affair between Sebastian Wengrave and Mary Fitzallard. Join us for a delightful journey filled with humor, romance, and social commentary! (Summary by Elizabeth Klett and Wikipedia)
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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • Hedda Gabler-Henrik Ibsen

    Hedda Gabler-Henrik Ibsen
    Aug 23 2026
    Dive into the vibrant world of The Roaring Girl, a thrilling Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker, first published in 1611. This entertaining play tells the captivating story of Mary Frith, famously known as Moll Cutpurse, a woman who defied societal norms and earned a reputation as a fierce virago in early 17th-century London. The term roaring girl is a playful twist on roaring boy, which referred to young men who led wild, unruly lives. As Moll navigates her adventures in cross-dressing, the play intertwines her escapades with the romantic pursuits of three merchants wives and the secret love affair between Sebastian Wengrave and Mary Fitzallard. Join us for a delightful journey filled with humor, romance, and social commentary! (Summary by Elizabeth Klett and Wikipedia)
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Idomen, or The Vale of Yumuri-Maria Gowen Brooks

    Idomen, or The Vale of Yumuri-Maria Gowen Brooks
    Aug 22 2026
    Dive into the vibrant world of The Roaring Girl, a thrilling Jacobean comedy co-written by Thomas Middleton and Thomas Dekker, first published in 1611. This entertaining play tells the captivating story of Mary Frith, famously known as Moll Cutpurse, a woman who defied societal norms and earned a reputation as a fierce virago in early 17th-century London. The term roaring girl is a playful twist on roaring boy, which referred to young men who led wild, unruly lives. As Moll navigates her adventures in cross-dressing, the play intertwines her escapades with the romantic pursuits of three merchants wives and the secret love affair between Sebastian Wengrave and Mary Fitzallard. Join us for a delightful journey filled with humor, romance, and social commentary! (Summary by Elizabeth Klett and Wikipedia)
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    6 hrs and 33 mins
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