Common Law

When misguided misogynist Oliver Samuels tries to trade in Patsy - his Common-Law wife of 15 years for a younger model - all hell breaks loose. Patsy refuses to be ousted and Oliver must learn the painful way that no man can both have his cake and eat it!

The rights in particular of those women who have not yet said 'I do' are championed in this thought-provoking comedy that examines the pitfalls of the 'Common-Law' relationship and its rights and wrongs in what is still 'grey area' of the legal system.

Common Law is presented by the Blue Mountain Theatre Company and runs from 6 – 7 November, 2009 at the Hackney Empire.

Address: Hackney Empire, 291 Mare Street, London E8 1EJ
Box Office: 020 8985 2424
Tickets: £30, £28 (no concessions) Related links ATN interview with Oliver Samuels