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The Cabinet Minister is a witty farce by Arthur Wing Pinero that humorously portrays the intersection of politics, finance, and domestic life. The play centers on Sir Julian Twombley, a financially troubled cabinet minister, who is desperate to maintain his social and political standing despite mounting debts.Twombley’s efforts to resolve his predicament lead to a series of comical entanglements involving his eccentric family, an ambitious but imprudent marriage alliance, and the questionable investments of his wife. The farcical twists highlight the absurdity of maintaining appearances in high society while grappling with private misfortunes.