Village Wooing

In this charming, witty, and romantic play, two people determined to remain single meet aboard an around-the-world cruise. What begins as a chance encounter gradually transforms both of their lives in the most unexpected ways. Written by Shaw in 1933 while taking his own first world cruise, Village Wooing is one of his most intimate, romantic, and quietly profound late works—a sparkling two-hander filled with humor, intelligence, and emotional surprise. David Staller’s 2026 adaptation presents the play in a gender-neutral form, allowing the roles to be performed by couples of any gender combination while remaining faithful to Shaw’s language and spirit.