This one woman play, adapted for the online space, depicts the life of George Bernard Shaw’s overlooked wife, Charlotte Payne-Townshend.
Charlotte was a remarkable woman who was a wealthy Irish heiress as well as a suffrage supporter, philanthropist and Fabian. She met and married the famous playwright when they were both in their early forties; a marriage lasting until her death. Explored through her diary entries and letters -as well as those of Shaw, Beatrice Webb, T.E. Lawrence and Mrs Patrick Campbell- this is an unconventional Irish love story, accompanied by Celtic harp.
Apologies for an editing error - this is a paid performance so it will not be recorded and shared a later time. This is an ongoing performance that will continue its tour. To follow the work, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/MRSSHAWHERSELF/
Please note, c.50p+ of the total ticket charge will go directly to Eventbrite. The remaining proceeds will go to Helix Productions.
North West End reviewed the piece here.
Show notes: make sure you get your copy of the show notes, here.
This is an In:Visible Women marker. It shows this event continues our In:Visible Women work. These events are always open to everyone, but are female led and often contain stories pertinent to women. In:Visible Women began in 2016 and shows the Festival's dedication to promoting equity and hearing from women who have, historically, been diminished by societal systems. This is a small contribution to making invisible women -and their stories- visible.