James Seabright and LMP present

The World’s Wife

Adapted from the poems of Carol Ann Duffy.

Performed by Linda Marlowe.

Previews - June/July 2009.
Premiere - Edinburgh Fringe - August 2009.
Touring the UK and beyond - Autumn 2009.

A new stage version of the acclaimed poems that imagine the wives’ perspective of famous men through the ages.

From Mrs Faust and Frau Freud to Queen Kong and Mrs Midas, this delightful show slices through history and myth, whilst also casting an astute glance over the modern world. Laced with dark humour and acerbic wit, this passionate exposé will enthral lovers of Duffy’s poems and newcomers alike.

Linda Marlowe has enjoyed great acclaim for her previous solo work including Berkoff’s Women, which toured internationally and played West End seasons. In this new show, her virtuoso performance of Duffy’s brilliant and often controversial verse is interspersed with commentary about the poems.

On The World’s Wife:

‘Very funny, inventive, and subversive.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘Sparkles with wit and intelligence, while drawing on weighty emotional experiences.’ The Independent
‘A cheeky, subversive, no-nonsense swipe at the famous men of history and myth. They don’t have a chance in hell of dodging her quick-witted wallop.’ The Times

On Linda Marlowe:

‘When she spreads her arms, she embraces the world. Her voice is an instrument of silk and seduction, frayed at the edges and pickled in port.’ Daily Mail
‘A consummate actress; gorgeous to look at, slinky and sexy, sensual and impassioned, breathtakingly versatile.’ The Scotsman
‘Plugs straight into your arteries. Proof that whether a whore or a saint, a woman can also be a virtuoso.’ The Independent