24 September 2015 THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM (George Farquhar) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, London SE1 reviewed by Neil Tidmarsh George Farquhar wrote his masterpiece “The Beaux’ Stratagem” over three centuries ago. Would we in the twenty-first century be able to cheer on a pair of aristocratic ne’er-do-wells as they ruthlessly hunt for rich wives? Would a… Continue reading Issue 21:2015 09 24: THE BEAUX’ STRATAGEM