What Every Woman Knows

In this charming and witty play J.M. Barrie introduces us to Maggie Wylie a young Scottish woman with a keen intellect and an unshakable determination. Although Maggie may not possess conventional beauty she possesses a remarkable quality: the ability to make the men in her life shine. When she marries John Shand a promising but somewhat uninspiring young man she sets in motion a transformation that will change both their lives.Maggie's cleverness and unwavering support propel John to political success but the world believes that it's John's brilliance alone that has brought him fame and recognition. In this satirical comedy Barric explores the idea that behind every successful man is a woman who quictly and skillfully guides him.