The Ayckbourn connection was cemented in 2002 in a fine revival of Bedroom Farce at the Aldwych, with June Whitfield as his stage wife.
Perhaps playing in the most demanding of Frank Butcher scenes in the series, such as those featuring his long and troubled relationship with his stage wife Pat Pam St Clementt) had its effects on him.
Lisa is selected to play Martha Washington and be Ralph's stage "wife".
The advertising agency explained, in its 1948 strategy paper, "We spread the word of diamonds worn by stars of screen and stage, by wives and daughters of political leaders, by any woman who can make the grocer's wife and the mechanic's sweetheart say 'I wish I had what she has.'".
Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters 6.07am GMT Mitt Romney is greeted on stage by wife, Ann Romney, Republican vice presidential candidate, Paul Ryan and wife, Janna after conceding the presidency.
"Lawyers like to be on the stage," his wife reflected.
Known for being shy, he studied public speaking while at I.B.M. and "became dynamic on stage," his wife said.
Aged 90 now, he still commands the stage.His wife, Grace, is a chip off the old block.
When Moore finally took the stage, his wife, Kayla, was with him, and by way of introducing him, she took a moment to denounce the media.
Even with Yadaka by her side – who wilts into submission every time a white man walks on stage – the wife is forced to invoke the husband when her sanctuary is threatened.
