Drama, Family
Lovett
This event is in the past
Newly-widowed Mrs Lovett needs to find a way to survive. Using skills learned from a whaler father, a courtesan mother and a butcher husband, Eleanor “recalibrates” her life – and her relationship with God.
An origin story set before her infamous partnership with Sweeney Todd, we discover what would later lead her to turn pie-maker.
You may think you already know Mrs. Lovett, but this new play explores what made her: the brutal choices and disappointments of a life in poverty. When the difference is life or death, morality becomes a moveable feast – and Eleanor is getting hungry…
Important information
Ticket prices: £15
Running time: Approx 1 hour
Age recommendation: 14+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
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Gallery
Reviews
★★★★★
“One of the most relentless, compelling pieces of work at the fringe.”
Broadway Baby
★★★★★
“An entirely disarming performance, precise, committed and unflinching.”
Binge Fringe
★★★★
Its a masterful piece…a feast for fans of compelling solo performance.”
Edinburgh Guide
★★★★
“This brilliant script, paired with even more powerful acting, had me mesmerised.”
Exe Radio
Venue
Fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. Enjoy the best in food and drink at our restaurant Prelude or a quick delicious bite before the show.
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