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The Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg
Trott and Jennings. Supported as associate artists by Proteus Theatre, and originally supported by an artist’s residency at Morley College.
A fast paced, cheeky, period backstage farce.
When England’s favourite singer (Kitty), and Ireland’s favourite legs (Peg), join forces to save their careers, they throw all their ideas at it: wrestling each other, accidental poisoning, and shouting media sound bites, and risking deportation and death, in their quest for infamy.
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Writer-performer team, Trott and Jennings present The Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg, a rollicking farce. Step back in time to 1745, backstage at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This hilarious period double act brings to life the real stars of the era: English sensation Kitty Clive, famed for her powerful voice and being the first to sing “Rule Britannia,” and Irish firecracker Peg Woffington, known for her daring male roles and alluring legs. When these iconic actresses are abruptly sacked, they must rely on more than just their talents to remain in the public eye. Their desperate antics include spreading fake news, staging a dramatic brawl, and unintentionally poisoning the famous cross-dressing puppeteer-turned-butcher, Charlotte “Mr Brown” Charke. Will Kitty and Peg reclaim their jobs, face the gallows, or will the public’s fascination with True Crime secure their fame? If you like fast paced comedies like Upstart Crow, Austentatious, or the Play That Goes Wrong, and want a good night out, this show is for you. Don’t miss this fast-paced, irreverent, and cheeky romp filled with mischief and mayhem – and, there’s women wrestling!
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The Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg
An 18th-century thrill ride packed with laughter, rivalry, and friendship!
Meet Kitty Clive and Peg Woffington, two notorious actresses fighting to stay relevant in a world that loves them one minute and casts them aside the next. Hilarious and heartfelt, this is the story of fierce women juggling careers, romance, and each other! Expect queer joy, wrestling, and true crime thrills in a play that’s as daft as it is tender.
If you crave smart, funny theatre (think Blackadder, Austentatious, The Play That Goes Wrong), this one’s for you! History buffs, theatre lovers, and anyone wanting a raucous, relatable night out—don’t miss this unique twist on the classic comedy of rivals. Starring the dynamic duo Cara Jennings and Sophie Trott, whose chemistry will leave you utterly charmed.
Come for the laughs, stay for the love, and leave with a story you won’t forget!
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Join us for The Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg, a hilarious play set in 1745 at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This uproarious period farce stars English actress Kitty Clive, famed for her voice, and Irish actress Peg Woffington, known for playing men. When they’re suddenly sacked, they resort to outrageous schemes: spreading fake news, staging fights, and accidentally poisoning the cross-dressing puppeteer Charlotte “Mr Brown” Charke. Will they win back their jobs, face execution, or will the public’s love of scandal save them? Fast-paced and cheeky, the show promises plenty of laughs and even a bit of women wrestling!
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The Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg is a hilarious two-hander set in 1745 at the Theatre Royal. Watch as Kitty Clive and Peg Woffington, after being sacked, resort to fake news, fights, and accidental poisoning. Will they survive? A fast-paced, cheeky period farce with women wrestling! Don’t miss it!
Tour Dates
TOUR SCHEDULE
6th March: Proteus, Basingstoke
7th March: The Lighthouse, Poole
8th March: Mercury, Colchester
12th March: The Theatre, Chipping Norton
14th March: The Point, Eastleigh
29th March: Hipp @ Hullabaloo, Darlington
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All photographs taken by David Langan at The Astonishing Adventures of Kitty and Peg, Hen and Chickens Production 2024. Please use the download buttons, credit the photographer, and performers (Kitty Clive – Cara Jennings, Peg Woffington – Sophie Trott).
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Links
https://www.instagram.com/trottandjennings/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDqr5ZBiF6k (Kitty and Peg Reel)
About The Show
The success of Trott and Jennings’ show, Hendrix and Handel, for Sky Arts, was a springboard to creating this piece for Kitty Clive, who featured as a character in their TV comedy. Now she’s centre-stage, in a play that takes inspiration from both her life history, and how many of us live now – in a social media vortex. As for Peg Woffington, it’s possible she appeared to Jennings as a ghost one lockdown night. The play was developed during an artist’s residency at Morley College in 2023. It had a sell-out week-long run at the Hen and Chickens, London, in January 2024, with extra performances at Morley College Theatre. With support from Proteus Theatre, as Associate Artists for 2025/26, the show will be opening in Basingstoke, before touring nationally
About Trott and Jennings
Trott and Jennings are a writer-performer duo, who create scripts, live theatre, and digital comedy. Their Sky Arts Urban Myth, Hendrix and Handel, starred David Haig as Handel. Their web series, The Littlest Boho, was selected for National and international film festivals, and was a Raindance Discovery Award recipient. Their work has been shortlisted by Comedy 50:50, UKTV script callout, The Female Pilot Club, and the Alpine Theatre Award. Cara’s play Stray was shortlisted for the Papatango prize. They’ve performed their shows on the London fringe, as well as at Proteus Theatre, Shunt Vaults, and Exeter’s Phoenix Theatre. Clients for their writing include BBC Studios, Sky Arts, Yellow Door Productions, TellTale, Citrus TV, LSE, and Drama Studio London. Cara’s Edinburgh shows were Funny Women Award winners. Their work as performers includes shows at the NT, Shakespeare’s Globe, The Orange Tree, The Dukes Lancaster, and Northern Stage, as well as numerous TV and film appearances.
Unique Selling Point
A bold piece of new writing created by energetic, experienced performers, which shows older women being funny, rude, silly, and powerful.
Summary of Style/Content
A comic, farcical two-hander, which looks at how women can own their destinies, in a playful way. Expect period detail when it suits, and clowning.
Points of Interest
– Coming to the venue for 1 night only.
– An exciting new production, about forgotten heroines of the (Georgian) stage.
– A play that rewrites theatre history, celebrating talented women.
– Featuring an eclectic soundtrack from Handel to punk icon Amyl Nitrate.
– Free souvenirs to some audience members
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