Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter-led Mrs Warren’s Profession releases photos and announces ticket scheme

Exclusive: First look photos have been released of WhatsOnStage Award-winner Imelda Staunton and her daughter, Bessie Carter, in a new production of Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession.

This new revival marks the first time the mother and daughter duo have appeared onstage together, playing Mrs Kitty Warren and Vivie Warren.

Mrs Warren’s Profession, one of Shaw’s most provocative plays, was banned for 30 years by the Lord Chamberlain. It offers a critical look at the hypocrisy and corruption of the English class system.

The production is directed by Dominic Cooke, who has previously collaborated with Olivier Award winner Staunton on Hello, Dolly! and Follies.

Also in the cast are Kevin Doyle as Reverend Samuel Gardner, Robert Glenister as Sir George Crofts, Reuben Joseph as Frank Gardner and Sid Sagar as Mr Praed.

Sonia Friedman Productions has today announced the release of £30 tickets exclusively for those aged 30 and under across the run. Limited to two tickets per purchase, all attendees must be aged 30 or under on the day of the performance and may be subject to ID checks.

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The show also reunites Staunton with producer Sonia Friedman, with whom she worked on Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Cooke with Friedman after their work on Clybourne Park.

Design is by Chloe Lamford, lighting design is by Jon Clark, sound design is by Christopher Shutt and casting by Amy Ball.

The production will officially open at the Garrick Theatre on 22 May, and will run until 16 August. Tickets are on sale now below.