Mrs. Warren's Profession Tickets
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About Mrs. Warren's Profession
Don't miss the revival of Bernard Shaw's moral classic, Mrs. Warren's Profession, at the Garrick Theatre. Book Mrs. Warren's Profession tickets on TodayTix.
Starring as the mother and daughter in the play are real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton (The Crown), who is a four-time Olivier Award-winner, and Bessie Carter (Bridgerton). Joining them to complete the cast are Kevin Doyle, Robert Glenister, Reuben Joseph and Sid Sagar.
"The new year felt like the perfect time to return to the stage in Mrs. Warren's Profession, a play which asks ever pertinent questions about the role of women in society, and the choices they make for survival," said Staunton. "I couldn't be happier to be stepping into the rehearsal room with my very great friend and colleague Dominic; and my brilliant daughter Bessie.
Mrs. Warren's Profession is a play set in Victorian England that explores the challenging relationship between Kitty Warren and her daughter Vivie. Vivie is a Cambridge graduate and a woman ahead of her time. However, she is shocked when she discovers her mother paid for her education by running brothels.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
10th May, 2025
End date
16th August, 2025
Stars on stage
Bessie Carter
Imelda Staunton
Mrs. Warren's Profession cast and creative team
By: George Bernard Shaw
Director: Dominic Cooke
Cast list: Imelda Staunton, Bessie Carter, Kevin Doyle, Robert Glenister, Reuben Joseph and Sid Sagar.
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (3mins)
Directions from tube: (2mins) Follow Charing Cross Road parallel to Leicester Square until you reach the theatre on your left.
More information about Mrs. Warren's Profession
This poignant play was written in 1893. Lord Chamberlain immediately deemed it 'improper' and banned it from public performance in London until 1902. Over 120 years later, this play is still an impactful examination of society and its treatment of women.
As director Dominic Cooke said, "it still has the power to shock with its frank and provocative examination of the exploitative nature of society and the double standards applied to women."
Mrs. Warren's Profession in London boasts an exceptional creative team. In addition to Dominic Cooke (Hello, Dolly!), the creative team includes set and costume design by Chloe Lamford (Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour), lighting design by Jon Clark (Stranger Things: The First Shadow), and sound design by Christopher Shutt (The Crucible).
What to watch for
- Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter aren't the first mother-daughter duo to play the lead roles in Mrs. Warren's Profession. In 2022, Caroline Quentin and Rose Quentin played the mother and daughter in a touring production that opened at the Theatre Royal Bath.
- Some aspects of the play were inspired by Shaw's 1882 novel, Cashel Byron's Profession.
- In 1905, Mrs. Warren's Profession opened in New York, and the police interrupted the show, arresting the cast and crew in violation of the Comstock laws. Later, they were found not to have violated the law.
- In 1920, Sir Harry Johnston wrote a sequel to the play as a novel called Mrs. Warren's Daughter.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mrs. Warren's Profession about?
Don’t miss the revival of Bernard Shaw's moral classic, Mrs. Warren's Profession, at the Garrick Theatre. This play exploring the double standards applied to women and the contentious relationship between a mother and daughter in Victorian England stars real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton (The Crown) and Bessie Carter (Bridgerton).
How do you get tickets for Mrs. Warren's Profession?
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How much are tickets for Mrs. Warren's Profession?
Mrs. Warren's Profession tickets start at £28.
Which theatre is Mrs. Warren's Profession at?
Mrs. Warren's Profession is at London's Garrick Theatre, which is located at 2 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0HH.
What is the age recommendation for Mrs. Warren's Profession?
Ages 14+.
Who wrote Mrs. Warren's Profession?
The play is by George Bernard Shaw.
Who directed Mrs. Warren's Profession?
Dominic Cooke directs the show.
Is Mrs. Warren's Profession appropriate for kids?
Mrs. Warren’s Profession is ideal for children ages 14 and above as it explores themes and scenes related to patriarchy and prostitution.
Is Mrs. Warren's Profession good?
This moral classic is a beloved play that has truly stood the test of time, with themes related to society's treatment of women that are still relevant today. This impactful revival stars real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton (The Crown) and Bessie Carter (Bridgerton).
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