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Women, Beware the Devil

By Lulu Raczka, Directed by Rupert Goold

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Sat 11 Feb – Sat 25 Mar 2023

★★★★
“Wickedly funny…Infernally good stuff.”
Time Out

“This may be the biggest
But it is far from the first sacrifice I’ve made for this house
And I’m sure it won’t be the last
But don’t fret.
I’m ready.”

England, 1640.

A war is brewing.
Rumours are flying.
A household is in crisis.
…and the Devil’s having some fun.

For Lady Elizabeth nothing is more important than protecting her family’s legacy and their ancestral home. When that comes under threat, she elicits the help of Agnes, a young servant suspected of witchcraft. But Agnes has dark dreams of her own for this house.

This deadly new play is a “sinfully wild experience” (WhatsOnStage) by “bold and brilliant playwright” (The Guardian) Lulu Raczka (Antigone). Almeida Artistic Director Rupert Goold (Patriots) directs this “raucous production” (Evening Standard) full of treachery and trickery.

Running Time
Approx. 2 hours & 15 mins, incl. an interval

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm

Access Performances
Book our access performances by calling Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
Audio Described Sat 18 Mar 2pm (Touch Tour 12.15pm)
Captioned Thu 9 Mar 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 15 Mar 2pm

Content Warnings
Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

production photos

Photos by Marc Brenner

An image gallery with 19 photos
Alison Oliver as Agnes is bathed in red light, stood in front of a red pentagram.
Alison Oliver as Agnes is sat on Leo Bill as Edward’s lap at a banquet table. He is pointing angrily at something out of shot.
Lydia Leonard and Leo Bill as Elizabeth and Edward in 17th century costume sat close together, looking at each other.
Two actresses stand face to face as one holds the others raised arm and stares down menacingly at her.
The shape of a person is seen through red haze, firing a 17th century gun. In the foreground of the image is part of a banquet table including candles and a chair.
Three actors in maids outfits are stood looking out of 3 windows.
Women Beware Devil REH-1248

Inside Rehearsals

Cast & Creatives

Access For All
Exterior of the Almeida Theatre at night with audience members gathered by the entrance doors.

Access Performances

Audio Described Sat 18 Mar 2pm (Touch Tour 12.15pm)
Captioned Thu 9 Mar 7.30pm
Relaxed Environment Wed 15 Mar 2pm

For full information about how to book for our access performances please visit our Access For All page.

Access For All

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Four people are sat on chairs on the Almeida stage.

Talks & Events

Talkback
After Thu 9 Mar performance
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 16 Mar 7.30pm
A free performance for those aged 25 and under. More info>

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Supported by the Women, Beware the Devil Production Syndicate and the Genesis Foundation’s Kickstart Fund.
Genesis Foundation

Artwork photography and video by Felicity McCabe. Concept by Émilie Chen.