The Constant Wife
TV and stage actress Kara Tointon to star in The Constant Wife at Blackpool Grand Theatre this January.
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed production of W. Somerset Maugham’s ‘sparkling comedy of ill manners’ is brought to The Grand on Friday 16 January and Saturday 17 January 2026 by award-winning producer David Pugh and luxury British cruise line Cunard directly before it opens in the West End. Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and adapted by Olivier-Award winner Laura Wade (Rivals, Posh, Home, I’m Darling) The Constant Wife stars Kara Tointon.
Originally penned by W. Somerset Maugham in 1926, The Constant Wife is a glittering comedy packed that asks what happens when ‘for better or worse’ is put to the test. It’s 1927 and Constance Middleton is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances.”
Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend. Far from being undone, Constance responds with surprising self-possession, refusing to play by society’s expectations…
Kara Tointon is a celebrated TV and stage actress best known for her roles as Rosalie Selfridge in ITV’s Mr Selfridge and Dawn Swann in the BBC soap EastEnders as well as her extensive stage work, which includes Eliza Dolittle in Pygmalion and Olivia in Twelfth Night for the RSC. Kara also danced to victory on BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing in 2010 lifting the glitterball with partner Artem Chigvintsev
Tickets from £10
Venue details
- Address:
- Grand Theatre
- 33 Church Street
- Blackpool
- FY1 1HT