| Theatre Venue: | Vaudeville Theatre ![]() |
| Address: | 404 Strand London WC2R 0NH |
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| Opened: | 07-Oct-2008 |
| Booking until: | 10-Apr-2008 |
| Performance Times: | Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday 2.30pm Evenings: Tuesday-Saturday 7.30pm |
| Running Time: | 95 mins (no interval) |
| Author: | Joanna Murray-Smith |
| Director: | Roger Michell |
| Sound: | Matt McKenzie |
| Producer: | David Richenthal, Mary Beth O'Connor, Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer |
| Casts: | Eileen Atkins, Paul Chahidi, Anna Maxwell Martin, Con O'Neill, Sophie Thompson, Sam Kelly |
| Genre: | Plays |
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The Female Of The Species Tickets
Vaudeville Theatre 404 Strand London WC2R 0NH
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Synopsis:
Margot Mason, is a feminist literary giant suffering an extreme case of writer's block as deadline after deadline comes and goes on her next book. When a young fan arrives unexpectedly at her country home, Margot's world slowly and comically begins to unravel as family and friends show up and debate the virtues of her best-sellers, her inconsistent world view, and her decidedly un-motherly touch.
Dame Eileen Atkins leads the cast in Joanna Murray-Smith's latest play. She is joined by Paul Chahidi, Anna Maxwell Martin, Con O'Neill, Sophie Thompson and Sam Kelly.
The Female Of The Species Reviews:
Best-selling author Margot is
'sprinting for a deadline' in her country home when she is
confronted by Molly. What appears to be hero-worship slowly
takes on a sinister edge as it emerges that Molly blames
Margot's ever-changing feminist perspective for ruining her
life.
(The initial plot premise is inspired by a real-life incident in
April 2000, when author Germaine Greer was held captive in her
home by a deluded young student.)




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