The Tragedy of Nan

"The Tragedy of Nan" is a powerful and haunting play set in the rural landscape of Gloucestershire along the banks of the River Severn in 1810. Written by John Masefield, this intense domestic tragedy centers on Nan Hardwick, a young woman burdened by the social stigma of her father's unjust execution for sheep-stealing. Living in a household marked by the cruelty of her aunt and the indifference of her uncle, Nan seeks solace in her love for Dick Gurvil, only to face a devastating betrayal...