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

Theatre (new writing, historical)

  • Paradise in Augustines - The Studio
  • 18:20
  • 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: The audience enter from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps to enter the building. A temporary ramp is also available. The Studio is located downstairs, via a single width staircase. A lift is also available. The audience enter in the middle of the auditorium. There is a single row with level access, with further seating accessed via a raked centre aisle. Platform lift has a weight limit of 400kg.
  • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Lift (Platform Lift)

  • Stairs: 20+
    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

Rosa 18 days ago

Good enough story — there's lots to work on in terms of directing and acting. LOTS. Shoutout to the actors who carried the show ; the brother and the housekeeper, who unfortunately was seen very little when she was so clearly above her castmates who had several roles when she should have.

Clive Kempe 19 days ago

The Ruckus Theatre Co is described as "platforming disenfranchised group". So good effort, and with practice may the performance improve. But it isn't there yet.

Mike Wilson 20 days ago

A fantastic group of young performers bringing great energy to their roles in a period murder mystery. Highly recommended.

JG 21 days ago

Buying a ticket for this show was the worst decision I ever made at the Fringe.
Walking out was the best.


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Theatre and Art Reviews 18 days ago

The storyline has plenty of comedy throughout the play and the characters are well cast.

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