Synopsis
Measure for Pleasure
Published by Dramatists Play Service
4 Male 3 Female
Will Blunt is in love with Molly, a young transvestite prostitute
But when Blunt rescues him from a life on the streets, he doesn't count on Molly falling in love with Dashwood, the handsome womanizing rake
Restoration comedy meets modern sex farce in this romantic adventure, exploring the elusive nature of happiness and featuring mistaken identities, duels and double-dealings, gay marriage and the obligatory sex cave
REVIEWS
"An extremely stylish (and exuberantly filthy) sex farce" ~ Variety
"Mr Grimm seeks to do a little restoration work of his own, inserting great chunks of fresh dirt into every nook, cranny and convention of a traditional form ... rich material for high-style playing" ~ NY Times