Robert and Elizabeth - A Musical

Synopsis

The year 1845 finds the Moulton Barrett family of London tight in the grip of a tyrannical father.

His invalid daughter Elizabeth is gaining a brilliant reputation as a writer.

Her verses reach Robert Browning who falls in love with her before they have ever met.

Browning sweeps into Elizabeth's life with the invigorating force of a sea breeze and her father senses that his absolute authority is in danger.

Tension mounts as Edward Moulton Barrett and Robert Browning engage in a struggle for Elizabeth's life and happiness.

A big hit in London's West End.|10 women, 30 men

Themes

• Browning, Elizabeth Barrett , 1806-1861
• Browning, Robert , 1812-1889
• ML50.G7327 R62 1967
• Musicals
• Musicals--Stage guides
• Poets
• Poets--Drama
• Promptbooks