Hobson's Choice: A Lancashire Comedy in Four Acts

The plot unfolds as Maggie, dismissed by her father as "too old" to marry, takes her future into her own hands. Recognizing the skill of her father’s talented but unappreciated bootmaker, Willie Mossop, Maggie marries him and sets out to establish a successful rival business. Through her ambition and practicality, Maggie not only transforms Willie into a confident partner but also defies the societal expectations for women at the time, challenging her father’s authority and his outdated views on marriage and business.Brighouse’s play is filled with sharp humor and regional wit, making it both a satire of patriarchal norms and a story of personal triumph. Hobson's Choice reflects on the value of resilience, self-belief, and equality, capturing the spirit of working-class empowerment with enduring appeal. Its humor, relatable characters, and social critique have made it a classic in British theater.