Meet the Wife (play)

Meet the Wife is a three-act comedy play written by British playwright Arnold Ridley. It premiered in 1927 and became one of Ridley's most popular and enduring works.

The play revolves around the character of Sam Goodall, a successful and slightly pompous novelist. Sam finds his comfortable life disrupted by the arrival of his impulsive and unconventional wife, Muriel. Muriel's free-spirited nature clashes with Sam's more traditional and staid lifestyle, leading to a series of humorous situations and misunderstandings.

Adding further to the comedic mix is Richard, a young and handsome admirer of Muriel. Richard's presence sparks jealousy in Sam and fuels the central conflict of the play, forcing Sam to re-evaluate his relationship with Muriel. The play typically involves elements of farce and witty dialogue, exploring themes of marriage, social expectations, and the generation gap. Meet the Wife is often described as a lighthearted and entertaining piece of theatre.