The Marquise

Following its critically acclaimed 2026 tour, The Marquise returns with a vibrant 1930s twist. Juliet Aubrey, Simon Shepherd and Tristan Gemmill reprise their acclaimed roles in this stylish reimagining, where comedy, glamour, intrigue and secrets collide.

When a widowed Count tries to marry off his daughter to the son of his best friend, it seems like a perfectly sensible plan. But with both young lovers secretly pining for others, their entangled affections cause chaos.

Just as their scheme to break free begins, the Countess Raoul’s former lover, the spirited Marquise Eloise de Kestournel, bursts back into their lives. Wielding her wit and charm, she turns their carefully laid plans upside down, reminding everyone that love truly can conquer all.

This is a sparkling and sophisticated tale of old secrets, impulsive passion, and eternal youth.

★★★★★ “A 1930s facelift for farce” – Pink Prince Theatre

★★★★ “Noël Coward’s French fancy thrums with life” – The Times

★★★★ “Sparkling, sophisticated, and full of surprises” – Theatre Life

★★★★ “This production places Coward’s inherent humour, intelligence and wit fully under the spotlight” – The Spy In The Stalls

“A real sense of occasion and traditional theatrical charm” – Theatre South East