This original play by The Rudes set in 1795 Tunbridge Wells plays games with time and social status and has a twist in the tail. It follows the ‘social round’ of Maybelline Erstwhile who records which dresses she wears for each event in her ‘dressing book’ - and the men she encounters while wearing them.
There had been a spat concerning a gown, examples of which two women had worn to The Pantiles Annual Ball in Tunbridge Wells - a damask robe à la française with sleeves finished in a ruffle of dimity and fine English net lace. The play opens a window on the way clothes were a means by which men could control the separated public and private worlds of women. Through a process of magic realism, the action changes to the 1960’s and Maybelline's clothes, which had been her prison, now set her free.
The show is outdoors so bring a low backed chair, warm clothes & a picnic.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £24.00 per adult |
| Access ticket + companion | £22.00 per ticket |
| Family | £58.00 per family |
| Senior | £23.00 per concession |
| Student / Child | £10.00 per child |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Season (3 July 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 19:30 | - 22:00 |
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