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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.

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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*. 

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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*). 


New life is breathed into George Bernard Shaw's moral classic, *Mrs. Warren's Profession*, with a brand new staging at Garrick Theatre. Book *Mrs. Warren's Profession* tickets on London Theatre. 

This drama centres on the contentious relationship between Kitty Warren and her daughter Vivie Warren. Everything changes in their relationship when Vivie, a successful Cambridge graduate, discovers that her mother earned a fortune to pay for her education by running brothels. This play explores the impacts of limited employment opportunities for women in Victorian Britain.

*Mrs. Warren's Profession* in London stars real-life mother and daughter, four-time Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton (*The Crown*) and Bessie Carter (*Bridgerton*). Joining them to complete the cast are Kevin Doyle, Robert Glenister, Reuben Joseph and Sid Sagar. 

Staunton said, "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. 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. What a treat for 2025!"

*Mrs. Warren's Profession* is a play written in 1893. Lord Chamberlain originally banned it from public performance because it was what he deemed 'improper', and it wasn't until 1902 that it was first performed in London. Since then, it's been performed numerous times in London and throughout the world, including being staged on Broadway five times. 

This revival boasts an excellent creative team, including director Dominic Cooke (*Hello, Dolly!*), set and costume designer Chloe Lamford (*Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour*), lighting designer Jon Clark (S*tranger Things: The First Shadow*), and sound designer Christopher Shutt (*The Crucible*). 

As Cooke said of the production, "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." 

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30 July, 2,30pm 
30 July, 7.30pm 
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George Bernard Shaw's moral classic, *Mrs. Warren's Profession*, comes to Garrick Theatre in a poignant revival. This play, which explores the double standards applied to women, stars real-life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton (*The Crown*) and Bessie Carter (*Bridgerton*).


Bessie Carter is set to star alongside her mother Imelda Staunton in *Mrs Warren's Profession* in the West End.

She is best known for her role as Prudence Featherington in Netflix series *Bridgerton*.

On stage, Carter most recently starred in the 2024 National Theatre revival of *Dear Octopus*.

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Born in London in 1956, Imelda Staunton&nbsp;trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she trained alongside Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall and graduated in 1976. 

She is set to star alongside her daughter Bessie Carter in *Mrs Warren's Profession* in the West End this year.

Staunton started her London theatre career at the National Theatre in The Beggar’s Opera, receiving&nbsp;an Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical.&nbsp;She then appeared in the National Theatre’s production of Guys and Dolls in the same year, later reprising the role in 1995, alongside <a href="/actor-profile/sharon-d-clarke">Sharon D. Clarke</a>,&nbsp;where she was also nominated for an Olivier Award.&nbsp;She won her first Laurence Olivier Award in 1985 for her performances in The Corn is Green and A Chorus of Disapproval,&nbsp;later starring as Dorothy&nbsp;in The Wizard of Oz&nbsp;and Into the Woods&nbsp;as the Baker's Wife, earning her an Olivier for best actress in a musical.

Further notable works include her role as Sonya in Uncle Vanya at the <a href="/theatres/vaudeville-theatre">Vaudeville Theatre</a>, Kath in&nbsp;<a href="/reviews/entertaining-mr-sloane-trafalgar-studios-2009">Entertaining Mr Sloane</a>&nbsp;at&nbsp;<a href="/theatres/trafalgar-studio-one">Trafalgar Studios</a>&nbsp;and Good People.&nbsp;Staunton has become a tour-de-force of musical theatre. She is the current record-holder for the most Olivier Awards in a Best Actress in a Musical category, winning Olivier Awards for her performances as Mrs. Lovett in&nbsp;Sweeney Todd&nbsp;at the <a href="/theatres/adelphi-theatre">Adelphi Theatre</a> and Mama Rose in Gypsy&nbsp;at the <a href="/theatres/savoy-theatre">Savoy Theatre</a>.

In 2017, Staunton starred in two revivals, playing Martha in&nbsp;Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?at the <a href="/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre">Harold Pinter Theatre</a> and Sally Plummer in the National Theatre's revival of&nbsp;Follies. For Follies, Staunton received her eighth Best Actress in a Musical nomination.

Away from the West End,&nbsp;Staunton has starred on the silver screen, notably winning a BAFTA award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in&nbsp;Vera Drake&nbsp;and starring as Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter film series.&nbsp;

In 2024, Staunton starred in the title role in *Hello, Dolly*! at the London Palladium.

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Born in London in 1956, Imelda Staunton trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she trained alongside Juliet Stevenson, Alan Rickman and Timothy Spall and graduated in 1976.

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The Garrick Theatre is a renowned and historical theatre venue located in the heart of London, Charing Cross Road, near Leicester Square. Opened in 1889, it was named after the stage actor David Garrick. Designed by Walter Emden and C.J. Phipps, it is built with an exquisite blend of classical and baroque architectural styles, giving it a unique touch of elegance. The theatre boasts a theatrical heritage unrivalled in its history of performances, artists, and premieres, hosting a variety of world-class productions ranging from dramatic plays, farces, comedic performances, to Shakespearean plays. With a seating capacity of 656 spread across three levels - stalls, dress circle, and grand circle - the theatre offers an intimate atmosphere, drawing audience closer to the performances and making it a favourite venue for both theatre-goers and performers. Along with the splendid auditorium, the theatre contains bars at each level providing a comfortable space for refreshment. The theatre is equipped with state-of-the-art systems offering excellent audio and visual experiences. A visit to the Garrick Theatre is a step back into time, offering classic London theatre experience in a beautiful and iconic venue. 

## How to Get There
The Garrick Theatre is easily accessible by various modes of transport. If you are using the London Underground, the closest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Northern, Piccadilly) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern). By bus, several bus routes pass close to the theatre, including the numbers 24, 29 and 176. If driving, the nearest car park is Q-Park Chinatown.

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The Garrick Theatre opened in 1889, and is named after actor David Garrick. When the theatre was built, architects discovered an underground river on the site!

The theatre became associated with comedy in 1982 with a four-year run of the farce *No Sex Please, We’re British*. This was the longest-running show at the Garrick, until J. B. Priestley’s *An Inspector Calls* transferred from the [Aldwych Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/aldwych-theatre) in 1995 and resided for six years.

In recent years, a number of musicals have played here, including *A Little Night Music*, *Chicago*, and *The Scottsboro Boys*. In 2015, [Kenneth Branagh](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/kenneth-branagh) took up residency at the Garrick for a year-long season of plays with his own theatre company. 

## Garrick Theatre Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle. In the Stalls, the view of the top of the stage is slightly obscured by the overhang of the Dress Circle from Row N onwards. 

In the Dress Circle, the view of the stage is not obscured by the overhang of the Upper Circle, but the ceiling can feeel low for those in the last row. The seats are designed in a horseshoe shape around the theatre and the Dress Circle offers good sightlines.

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The Garrick Theatre, opened in 1889, is associated with comedy and musicals, and has housed popular shows like 'An Inspector Calls'. It features three seating levels.

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The Garrick Theatre is an iconic London venue, known for its architectural elegance, rich history, and hosting top-tier productions.

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