The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary Tickets
About The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary
Escape to the hilariously tragic world of Madame Bovary this Christmas — where love, mischief, and mishaps collide in a wild night of Victorian rebellion!
Four actors must battle hilarious mishaps and misbehaving props to tell the (massively) tragic story of Madame Bovary.
Emma Bovary dreamed of love and adventure, but instead, she got… Charles. Determined not to let a dull marriage stand in her way, she throws herself into a whirlwind of forbidden desires, extravagant parties, and a string of questionable decisions. From sultry carriage rides to secret rendezvous, her misadventures are a perfect mix of comedy and calamity. Expect fast-paced humour, lightning-quick costume changes, and a story as touching as it is laugh-out-loud funny.
Laugh and cry in equal measure as Emma chooses the wrong husband! Lose yourself in romantic love scenes featuring devastatingly handsome men. There will be rats, visual absurdity, wild animals and a nun…
Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary was originally published in 1856, prosecuted for obscenity and hailed as the greatest novel ever written.
Join the festive fun as Flaubert’s complex novel is given a refreshing shake up in this irreverent, irrepressible and irresistible play this Christmas.
★★★★★ “A tremendously fun and clever romp” Everything Theatre ★★★★★ “Punchy, memorable and creatively genius” West End Best Friend ★★★★★ “an inventive twist on the Flaubert classic” Mind The Blog ★★★★ “An uproarious jaunt” First Night Magazine ★★★★ “A gleefully silly watch” Theatre and Tonic ★★★★ “Totally bonkers, but fantastic fun” LondonTheatre1
Run time
2hr 25min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Plays, Off West End
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
5th December, 2024
End date
11th January, 2025
Important information
This production contains swearing, mature themes around suicide, as well as birthing
The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary cast and creative team
By: John Nicholson
Director: Kirstie Davis
Venue
Southwark Playhouse Borough
Directions
Station: London Bridge
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Bus numbers: Inner London Crown Court (Stop B): 35, 133, 343, 344
Directions from tube: Borough: Exit & turn right towards Newington Causeway. Located just before the railway bridge. Elephant & Castle: Exit via South Bank University Exit & turn left, head up Newington Causeway.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | - |
| Wednesday | - | - |
| Thursday | - | - |
| Friday | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary about?
Emma Bovary is bored. She’s bored with her boring doctor husband, bored with her boring provincial village and bored with her role as a dutiful wife in (boring) nineteenth-century France. But Emma reads novels. Lots of novels. And in novels, life is much more fun… Now, four actors battle hilarious mishaps and misbehaving props to tell the (massively) tragic story of Madame Bovary.
What is the length of The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary?
The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary is 2hr 25min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary?
Southwark Playhouse Borough.
What's the price for The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary tickets?
The price for tickets to The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary starts at £25.
How old do children need to be to see The Massive Tragedy Of Madame Bovary?
Ages 12+.
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