The Threefold Cord

But behind the façade he is leading a triple life, romancing two other women - Dexie, a prostitute, and Millicent, the widow of his best friend, now his PA

In a series of highly engaging monologues, Victoria, Dexie and Millicent tell Marcus's story from three very different perspectives ...

Preoccupied and detached, Victoria is seemingly oblivious to his indiscretions - and guilty of her own - but regards him with fond indulgence

Shy, self-deprecating Millicent can't help but be taken in by the promise of romance and passion that was lacking in her marriage

Dexie hopes that Marcus will provide a route out of poverty - all the more necessary after she gives birth to his illegitimate son

With excellent characterisation and vivid dialogue, The Threefold Cord provides three particularly rewarding roles for actresses

The Cast

Victoria Selgrove: celebrated actress, expensively, tastefully dressed, likeable, though very self-centred; 40s

Millicent: intelligent, well-educated, rather retiring, much less outgoing than Victoria. Also likeable; 40s.

Dexie: lively, fiesty prostitute. Kind, vocal, likeable; early 20s

Sir Marcus Pennington: successful barrister, husband of Victoria. Magnetic, energetic personality