Well Behaved Women

Well Behaved Women

Veritas Productions and Amy YeoProfessional company

Google Veritas Productions and Amy Yeo
70 minutesDoonstairs
It's 1883. Three friends are trying their best to navigate the chaos of their 20s. Marianne wants to be taken seriously. Emma wants to find a husband. Hattie wants to get drunk. When awful aristocrat Chester arrives in town, appearing to hold the keys to all their dreams, they decide the only reasonable plan of attack is to host a fake séance to trick him into helping them. What could possibly go wrong? They're not making history. They are making a bit of a mess of things.

About the show

Well Behaved Women is a new comedy play by Veritas Productions and Amy Yeo, set in 1883. Three friends — Marianne, Emma and Hattie — attempt to trick an awful aristocrat called Chester into helping them by staging a fake séance. Their competing ambitions (to be taken seriously, to find a husband, to get drunk) create the conditions for chaos. The show runs 70 minutes, costs £10, and plays at Doonstairs. Suitable for audiences aged 12 and over. Contains strong language and references to racism, misogyny and classism.

Why see this show?

A new comedy set in 1883, where three women's different ambitions converge on a fake séance as their best plan forward. Sharp writing about gender and class with a light enough touch to be funny — £10 for 70 minutes at Doonstairs.

Tickets

£10

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When

Thursday 31 July - Monday 25 August 2025

All performances at 14:20

24 performances

Duration

70 mins

Cast

5 performers

Festival

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025

Venue
Doonstairs

3 Chambers St

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the show about?

Three friends in 1883 — Marianne, Emma and Hattie — try to trick an aristocrat called Chester into helping them by staging a fake séance, with predictably messy results.

How long does it run?

The show runs for 70 minutes.

What does it cost?

Tickets start at £10.

What is the age guidance?

The show is suitable for audiences aged 12 and over.

Are there any content warnings?

The show contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, strong language and swearing, and references to racism, misogyny and classism.

Where is it performed?

The show takes place at Doonstairs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

About This Theatre Production

Well Behaved Women is a theatre performance at Doonstairs during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 70 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.

Experience compelling storytelling brought to life by talented performers. Theatre at Edinburgh ranges from intimate black box productions to grand stage spectacles.

Venue: Doonstairs

Doonstairs is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.

Tips for Attending

  • Check for trigger warnings if sensitive to certain topics
  • Most Fringe theatre runs without interval
  • Latecomers may not be admitted
  • Consider matinee performances for a relaxed experience

Booking Information

Ticket Prices: £10 - £13

Age Guidance: 12+

Content Warnings: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Strong language/swearing, More information Contains references to racism, misogyny, and classism

Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.

Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025

Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Well Behaved Women represents the theatrical innovation that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.

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