Overview
Performed in 1902, after being banned by the censor for eight years, Shaw's indictment of the hypocrisy surrounding prostitution still shocked its audiences. Mrs. Warren has graduated from prostitution to opening and operating a chain of brothels throughout Europe. When her educated daughter Vivie discovers the truth about her mother's profession her reactions affect everyone around her.
Cast
- Coral Browne as Mrs. Warren
- Penelope Wilton as Vivie Warren
- James Grout as Sir George Crofts
- Derek Godfrey as Mr. Praed
- Robert Powell as Frank Gardner
- Richard Pearson as Rev. Samuel Gardner