Mrs. Warren’s Profession

July 22, 2025

“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 (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter for the very first time, reuniting with the extraordinary director Dominic Cooke (Hello, Dolly!, Good) to bring George Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic crashing into the 21st Century.

Written in 1893 and first staged in London in 1902, George Bernard Shaw’s classic tale of former prostitute come madam, Mrs Kitty Warren, explores the relationship between her and her daughter Vivie, as Vivie returns from university education.

Their relationship changes as Vivie learns what her mother does as a profession. Things are never as straightforward as they seem however, and the social commentary of the time gives us some insight as to why Mrs Warren did what she did. But is she able to win her daughter round?

Seeing Imelda Staunton has always proved a treat and to see her performing with her real-life daughter should make this production extra special.

Offer Price £89.50

per person to include return coach and Stalls theatre ticket.
Pick-up 5pm
Location: Dorking Halls