The Coward
by Nick Jones

Name: The Coward
Brand: Nick Jones
SKU: 9780573701474
Rating: 3.91 (11 reviews)

The Coward Book Cover — The Coward Cover

Highlights

Medium Cast

Female

Male

90 mins18th CenturyStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Unit Set/Multiple SettingsPeriod CostumesBritish Comedy

Awards & Recognition

Lucille Lortel Award

Nominee! Four 2011 Lucille Lortel Awards, including Outstanding Play

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the entertaining and unique nature of the play, noting its quirky characters and blend of traditional and non-traditional elements. Many find it hilarious and engaging, although a few feel it can be predictable at times.

Unique characters and settingHilarious momentsThoroughly entertainingDreadfully predictable

Synopsis

A period comedy set in 18th century England.

A cowardly young gentleman named Lucidus initiates a pistol duel then finds that he can't go through with it.

He hires a common criminal to fight in his place only to have the scoundrel make a bloody mess of things.

As duel follows duel with many shots fired this coward finds his reputation growing beyond his wildest expectations.

Nominee!

Four 2011 Lucille Lortel Awards including Outstanding Play

ThemesDrama Dueling

Press Reviews

"The Coward is ridiculous in the best possible way. Mr. Jones spoof of English period dramas is funny and Mr. Gold and the cast render its comedy captivating."
— New York Observer

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Henry Blaine Rake, scamp, duelist. 30s.	—	30s	Rake, scamp, duelist. 30s.
Gavin Klaff a friend of Lucidus, 20s.	—	20s	a friend of Lucidus, 20s.
Robert Blithe a friend of Lucidus, 20s.	—	20s	a friend of Lucidus, 20s.
Finn a friend of Henry Blaine’s, 30s-40s	—	30s	a friend of Henry Blaine’s, 30s-40s
Isabelle Dupree a fine girl of 18, from royal stock.	—	—	a fine girl of 18, from royal stock.
The Earl Of Dorchester 40s.	—	40s	40s.
Sir Derek Lanley the Earl’s friend and second.	—	—	the Earl’s friend and second.
Old Man the father of the Earl. 50s-70s.	male	50s	the father of the Earl. 50s-70s.
Lucidus Culling a rather delicate young noblemen of 20.	—	—	a rather delicate young noblemen of 20.