The Party Girls

About The Party Girls

A Marlowe Theatre production

Written by Amy Rosenthal

Directed by Richard Beecham

Set Design by Simon Kenny

The sensational story of the Mitford sisters.

The glamorous Mitford girls cut a glorious swathe through pre-war high society, amidst the glittering world of debutantes and dukes. But as Fascism rises and political storm clouds crackle over carefree country houses, the bonds of sisterhood are threatened by new and treacherous desires.

Amy Rosenthal’s compelling, touching, and witty new play explores the true story of a family riven by political extremism, seen through the eyes of Jessica (Decca) Mitford as she battles to stay true to her beliefs.

Nancy aspires to be a celebrated novelist, Diana and Unity fall for the dangerous, charismatic leaders of the Far Right in Britain and Germany, and Debo sets her cap at a Duke. Meanwhile, Decca crosses continents in her own passionate pursuit of love – but can she ever escape her sisters and her past?

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£14.00

A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event, except for members, schools, groups, access bookers, and tickets priced under £10.00.

Dates & times:

Tuesday 30 September to Saturday 04 October 2025

Tuesday at 7.30pm

Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Friday at 8.00pm

Running time:

2 hours, including an interval

Age guidance:

12+

Warning:

This production contains a gunshot. The play contains a reference to suicide and explores the theme of antisemitism.

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