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The Duchess

Jodie Whittaker headlines a stellar cast in this contemporary adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi at the Trafalgar Theatre

Key information

Run time

2h 30min

Recommended age

+12 years

Genre

Play, drama

About the show

Jodie Whittaker leads a star-studded cast in this fantastic adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi.

  • Back to the stage for the first time in over 10 years, Whittaker takes on the role of a lifetime in Zinnie Harris’ modern adaptation of the classic novel, The Duchess of Malfi
  • Recently widowed, we follow the Duchess as she defies her family’s wishes by remarrying beneath her class - much to her greedy and cruel brothers’ chagrin
  • The brothers unleash a storm of punishments on the Duchess - but will their awful atrocities come back to haunt them in the future?
  • This star-studded cast includes Whittaker (Doctor Who, Broadchurch), as well as Joel Fry, Rory Fleck Byrne, Jude Owusu, Paul Ready, Elizabeth Ayodele and many more
  • Taking place at the Trafalgar Theatre in the very heart of London

Prepare for the experience

  • Please note that theatre tickets cannot be purchased with other experiences. Should you want to shop around additional experiences, complete your theatre shows purchase first and explore our range of products after
  • Jodie Whittaker is not available for performances on 18th and 19th October

Children information

  • The content in The Duchess is suitable for people aged 12 and up

Accessibility information

  • Please contact us if you require any accessibility information with regard to this theatre

Ticket restrictions

  • Theatre show tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable, unfortunately

Additional information

  • Once you select the date and time, hit the ‘View seats’ button to check the availability and price of your preferred seats
  • Your purchase will be timed so you will have 10 minutes to complete it

The show’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen before booking.

  • Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including interval).
  • Please arrive 30-45 minutes before the event start time to aid with the safe movement of customers around the venue.

Regular show times are:

  • Monday - Saturday: 7:30 pm
  • Thursday and Saturday (matinee): 2:30 pm

How to get there

  • Address: Trafalgar Theatre, 14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY, England, United Kingdom
  • Nearest Underground and train stations: Charing Cross

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Encore Tickets.

Upon booking VisitBritain sends an instant order confirmation via email. The supplier will send a barcode or a QR code up to 24 hours before the show. Please print it out or show it over your mobile phone when you arrive.  This product is non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable.