Mrs. Warren's Profession

Overview

Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.

Cast

Coral Browne

Mrs. Warren

Penelope Wilton

Vivie Warren

James Grout

Sir George Crofts

Derek Godfrey

Mr. Praed

Robert Powell

Frank Gardner

Richard Pearson

Rev. Samuel Gardner