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The Crimson Corset archiveThe Crimson Corset is set prior to the outbreak of the First World War, in the midst of the Votes for Women campaign. Set in London and Epsom - near to writer Morag Thorpe's hometown - the play is both comical and moving, with a dramatic climax set at the 1913 Derby. Against this historical background, the play follows the fortunes of Crimson, a wealthy girl pursued by Sir Hubert Haverton-Smythe. He is an aristocrat and sexual predator with a predilection for the tight-lacing of ladies. But Sir Hubert takes his obsession for corsets far beyond the fashionable... Examining Edwardian attitudes towards women, the play takes as its theme a famous quote from La Gene in 1868: "Half the charm in a small waist comes on account of its being tight laced...the uneasiness caused by the excessive pressure of a perfect corset gives an additional grace to the walk and movements of a graceful girl.

Creatives/Company

Author: Morag Thorpe
Company: Scarlet Angel Productions

The Crimson Corset

The Crimson Corset (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1102563856. Details of all The Crimson Corset archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0619285845

Archive Listings

15 Oct 05Theatre Royal
Margate, Kent
Performance Details => Venue archive
4 Nov 04
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6 Nov 04
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Guildford, Surrey
Performance Details => Venue archive
21 Oct 04
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23 Oct 04
Epsom Playhouse
Epsom, Surrey
Performance Details => Venue archive

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