Mrs Warren’s Profession
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“I am my mother’s daughter. I am like you. But my work is not your work, and my way is not your way.”
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Estranged from her wealthy mother, she delights in a glass of whisky, a good detective story, and is determined to carve herself a sparkling legal career in an age ruled by men. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune and paid for her daughter’s expensive education – but at what cost?
Four-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter for the very first time, reuniting with the extraordinary director Dominic Cooke to bring George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic crashing into the 21st Century.
Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions
Show Run
10th May 2025 - 16th August 2025
Venue
Garrick Theatre
‘MAGNIFICENT’
— Independent
‘REMARKABLE’
— Financial Times
‘DOMINIC COOKE’S SWIFT TOUCH DIRECTION DIALS UP THE HEAT… UNDERESTIMATE BERNARD SHAW AT YOUR PERIL’
— Broadway World
Cast
Imelda Staunton
Mrs Kitty
Imelda Staunton is an Academy Award–nominated and BAFTA Award–winning actress celebrated for her extensive work across film, television, and stage. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her leading role in Vera Drake, earning widespread critical acclaim. Staunton is also widely recognized for her portrayal of Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and for playing Queen Elizabeth II in the final seasons of The Crown. A distinguished stage performer, she has won multiple Olivier Awards for her work in productions including Gypsy and Sweeney Todd, solidifying her reputation as one of Britain’s most accomplished actresses.
Bessie Carter
Vivie Warren
Bessie Carter is a British actress known for her work across television and stage. She is best recognized for her portrayal of Prudence Featherington in Netflix’s Bridgerton, where her sharp comedic timing and distinctive character work have made her a fan favorite. Carter has also appeared in historical dramas including Howards End and Beecham House. Trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she continues to build a diverse body of work in both period and contemporary productions.
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