The Duchess of Malfi @ Lace Market Theatre

"John Webster’s violent tale of misogyny and deceit from 1612.
A forbidden marriage. A hidden family. A dangerous web of secrets and lies. Remarkable for its inventive and grotesque violence, yet full of dark humour, Webster’s original Jacobean tale of misogyny and deceit is propelled forwards in time to the period of the Industrial Revolution. This Steam-Punk inspired production highlights the rigid male-dominated world where decisions are made against a backdrop of misogyny, lust and resentment.
The recently widowed Duchess falls in love with her steward, Antonio. Trying to prevent their fiercely independent sister from marrying beneath her class, her corrupt brothers go on a disturbing quest to control her.
They unleash a series of cruel and devastating punishments that suppress her power. But will their vicious atrocities come back to haunt them?
How far does a woman have to go to protect those she loves the most? And what desperate measures will the men in her life take to determine her fate?
How can anyone survive in a world where masculinity has become so toxic?"
Contains violence and adult themes.

Join me to see this famous example of early modern drama, often considered a masterpiece of the period, sitting after the more lighthearted era of Shakespeare's Elizabethan plays. A key Jacobean revenge tragedy, DoM is characterized by its intense violence, moral corruption, and a focus on horror, heavily influenced by the Roman playwright Seneca.

Buy your Own Ticket Here . . . £16 . . . I have seat B5.

Meet at 7.00 in the upstairs bar, on the Art Gallery tables at the far end. Chats/drinks until we take our seats ready for 7.30 start.
There is also an interval.
Look out for Kate's red leather bag to find us.