Comedy Madwomen of the West Receives UK Premiere at Riverside Studios
Madwomen of the West, a comedy about what it means to be a woman (no matter what pronouns you use) in the 21st century, by acclaimed American playwright Sandra Tsing Loh, receives its UK premiere this summer. The show runs from Tuesday 30 July to Saturday 24 August at Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, following smash hit runs in Los Angeles and New York.
The play is set in Jules’ stunning Brentwood mansion, where hangry Marilyn is throwing a surprise birthday brunch for Claudia, who hates birthdays. Champagne corks pop and tempers flare when their long-estranged celebrity friend Zoey crashes the party, fresh from her TED Talks. Expect hilarity, outrageous opinions, and unexpected wisdom.
The production stars stage and screen luminaries Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Brooke Adams (Days of Heaven), Marilu Henner (Taxi) and Melanie Mayron (Thirtysomething). It is directed by Racky Plews (I’m Every WomanThe Chaka Khan Musical; Footloose).
Sandra Tsing Loh is an American humourist whose work has been likened to Nora Ephron and Woody Allen. Her Madwomen series is based on her bestselling New York Times Top 10 Notable memoir The Madwoman in the Volvo, which also became a stage play.The award-winning writer and comedian’s other Off-Broadway hits include Aliens in America and Bad Sex with Bud Kemp.
Sandra Tsing Loh said: “Ever since falling in love with Absolutely Fabulous in the ‘90s, I’ve believed that the funniest women in the world are in London. It’s long been a dream to bring Madwomen of the West to London, and The Madwomen of the West are thrilled to be coming to west London!”
Madwomen of the West is produced by Chromolume Productions
Age Guidance 16+