CANDIDA

Rumpus Theatre Company presents

an exciting open air production at Shaw's Corner, the country home of George Bernard Shaw which he bequeathed to the National Trust

Friday 24th July 2026 at 6.30pm

Saturday 25th July 2026 at 6.30pm

This production is generously sponsored by The Shaw Society 

 One woman, two men, an eternal triangle of exuberant personalities … but which way will the worldly-wise Candida jump? To her mature, idealistic clergyman husband, who believes all is well with his world, until he finds it shattered to its very foundations; or to the young, impulsive Bohemian poet, who is convinced that only he truly understands the woman he worships, and that all conventions should be thrown to the wind! Add into the mix the clergyman’s secretary, secretly in love with her employer, a curate also devoted to his superior, and Candida’s somewhat rough-and-ready capitalist father, the polar opposite of his proselytizing son-in-law, and you have the perfect ingredients for an exhilarating evening of love and wit!

 Last year’s production of ARMS AND THE MAN was a great success … 

 "the cast extracted every moment of laughter in this fast-moving comedy ... a tremendous amount of fun" (The Shavian) 

 "[the] actors impressively bounce off one another [and] tell the story eloquently and consummately" (British Theatre Guide) 

 Rumpus is delighted to have been invited back by The Shaw Society and The National Trust to present this charming, vivacious play in the magical open air setting of Shaw’s Corner … an enchanting evening not to be missed!

The performance is presented in the open air on the terrace at Shaw's Corner.Audience members are kindly requested to bring their own picnic chairs for the lawn in front of the terrace ... and, indeed, their own picnics, if they would like. Also suitable clothing for a cooler July evening, and the possible arrival of drizzle!

You are invited to book your tickets in advance via this link, as it will not be possible to purchase them on the door - many thanks for your cooperation!