The Scenes of the Play

Act I: Morning-room in Lord Windermere’s house.

Act II: Drawing-room in Lord Windermere’s house.

Act III: Lord Darlington’s rooms.

Act IV: Same as Act I.

Time: The present.

Place: London.

The action of the play takes place within twenty-four hours, beginning on a Tuesday afternoon at five o’clock, and ending the next day at 1:30 p.m.

Lady Windermere’s Fan

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Act I

Scene: Morning-room of Lord Windermere’s house in Carlton House Terrace. Doors C. and R. Bureau with books and papers R. Sofa with small tea-table L. Window opening on to terrace L. Table R.

Act Drop

Act II

Scene: Drawing-room in Lord Windermere’s house. Door R.U. opening into ballroom, where band is playing. Door L. through which guests are entering. Door L.U. opens on to illuminated terrace. Palms, flowers, and brilliant lights. Room crowded with guests. Lady Windermere is receiving them.

Act Drop

Act III

Scene: Lord Darlington’s Rooms. A large sofa is in front of fireplace R. At the back of the stage a curtain is drawn across the window. Doors L. and R. Table R. with writing materials. Table C. with syphons, glasses, and Tantalus frame. Table L. with cigar and cigarette box. Lamps lit.

Act Drop

Act IV

Scene: Same as in Act I.

Curtain