London Theatre/The twelve pound look

'The Twelve Pound Look' is a one-act play written by J.M. Barrie, the 20th Century playwright best remembered for the fantastical 'Peter Pan'. 'The Twelve Pound Look' holds little relevance to contemporary day, but does humorously capture the inequalities between women and men, focusing on women's financial independence and thereafter.
Harry Sims is a vain, egotistic, successful man. His success and arrogance overshadow his meek wife Emmy. On the eve of his knighthood, the two repeatedly rehearse five motions that will define the worthy moment of when Harry will become Sir Harry.

Their charade is interrupted when a hired typist arrives to reply to Harry's congratulatory letters. Emmy Sims is the first to meet Kate and she is astonished by the typist's ability and the contented look in her eye.

Then Harry meets Kate, his ex-wife as it turns out, who left him years ago for a mystery man.

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