Theatre

The World's Wife

poems by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy
adapted and performed by Linda Marlowe

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The World's Wife

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New staging of Carol Ann Duffy's poems imagining the wives’ perspective of famous men. From Frau Freud to Queen Kong, this darkly funny show slices through history and myth, casting an astute glance over the modern world. This passionate exposé will enthral lovers of Duffy’s poems and newcomers alike.

'Very funny, inventive, and subversive.'
Sunday Telegraph

'A consummate actress; gorgeous to look at, slinky and sexy, sensual and impassioned, breathtakingly versatile.'
The Scotsman

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Assembly
at George Street
(Venue 3)

6 – 31 August
(not 12, 19 Aug)
1.50pm

Online Booking
AssemblyFestival.com
Edfringe.com

Offline Booking
0131 623 3030
0131 226 0000

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