National Theatre Live: Mrs. Warren's Profession
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Imelda Staunton
Mrs Peggy Warren
Bessie Carter
Vivie Warren
Kevin Doyle
Reverend Samuel Gardner
Robert Glenister
Sir George Crofts
Reuben Joseph
Frank Gardner
Sid Sigar
Mr. Praed
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
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