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Tis Pity Shes a Whore

Tis Pity Shes a Whore

Written by: John Ford
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Experience one of the most provocative plays from the reign of Charles I, Tis Pity Shes A Whore. This gripping tale explores the tragic consequences of an illicit affair between Italian siblings Giovanni and Annabella, whose forbidden love leads to a catastrophic chain of events. As suitors compete for Annabellas affection, a tangled web of betrayal and vengeance unfolds, culminating in a stunningly violent finale. (Summary by Elizabeth Barr)Copyright Plays and Dramas Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
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