The Duchess of Buckingham Regrets to Inform You That Her Husband is Dead

Theatre (new writing, historical)

  • Paradise in Augustines - The Sanctuary
  • 10:25
  • Aug 24
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Ruckus Theatre Co
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Scenes of a sexual nature, Scenes of sexual violence, Strong language/swearing
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

This show has performances in multiple locations

Description

August 1815. The Duke of Buckingham is dead – but the feelings on this are decidedly mixed. At the Buckingham estate, his widow Selina discovers she must remarry within seven days or lose everything. So, when the perfect candidate appears, she thinks the problem is solved. Only something much darker is happening. And as an unlikely affection emerges, nastier truths come to light. With her bankrupt family depending on her and a power-hungry social climber gunning for her title, Selina's running out of time.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Audience enters from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps from the street into the building. A temporary ramp is available when required. The Sanctuary has level access from front of house. The audience enter down the side of a raked seating rig, with one row of seats on the floor and several further rows accessed via steps on a central aisle.
  • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Scott McFarlane 11 days ago

We had a fully booked day at the Fringe, and we couldn't have asked for a better start to the day.

A great story that moved along at pace, commentary on class, sleuthing, laugh out loud moments and a believable love story... what more could you want? Everyone in the case was brilliant, playing their part (or parts!) switching between sincerity and full on ham like it was nothing. Really great fun.

I'll be keeping an eye out for more plays by Ruckus!

Sam Brooks 15 days ago

Every joke was performed perfectly, every character was memorable, and the cast clearly had terrific fun making it - shame it wasn't a bit louder, or they would've had better laughs

Oliver Cairns 20 days ago

It’s a great show. Wonderful narrative with excellent performances. You should definitely see it.

Catherine McCrea 21 days ago

Witty , funny , well scripted and thoroughly entertaining..unmissable!!!

Rhiannon 21 days ago

Amazingly funny show. Can’t recommend it highly enough. If you love Agatha Christie and Bridgerton you’ll love this. Best hour I have spent.

Olivia 21 days ago

Such a great show with some really witty comedy!

Orla Dunne 21 days ago

Amazing show! Incredible writing and every performers’ comedic timing was spot on!

Robin Irvine 21 days ago

Great fun and lots of energy. One for your “must see” list.


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