Pygmalion

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George Bernard Shaw’s classic play, PYGMALION is coming to The Old Vic theatre for a limited time in 2023.

I’ve a right to be here if I like. Same as you

Eliza Doolittle aspires to more than selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden.

After a chance meeting with Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, she finds herself the subject of a rash bet to pass her off as a lady amongst the great and the good of London society.

Olivier-winner Richard Jones (EndgameThe Hairy Ape) directs the Olivier Award-winning duo of Bertie Carvel (The 47thThe Crown) and Patsy Ferran (Camp SiegfriedA Streetcar Named Desire) in George Bernard Shaw’s explosively funny, biting and subversive satire on class, as the ruthless linguist Higgins attempts to transform the brilliantly irrepressible Eliza – who breaks the mould he creates for her.

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What is Pygmalion about?

Set in London in the early 1900s, two linguists, Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering attempt to teach working-class flower girl Eliza proper English instead of her cockney dialect to transform into a lady of high society. Eliza aspires to improve her life and believes she can do more than just selling flowers on the streets of Covent Garden.  When a rash bet is made between linguists Professor Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering, Eliza’s life changes as the pair attempt to transform her into a duchess.

Ticket Information

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Running Time

2 hours 10 minutes including a 15 minute interval

Cast & Creatives

Patsy Ferran (Eliza Doolittle), Bertie Carvel (Henry Higgins)

George Bernard Shaw (Playwright), Richard Jones (Director)

Age Guidance: 12+

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Venue Information

The Old Vic

103 The Cut, South Bank, London SE1 8NB

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Waterloo

Buses

1, 4, 68, 176, 188, 501

Nearest Car Parks

Coin Street.

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