Shaw Festival London 2026: CANDIDA by George Bernard Shaw
This event is part of Shaw Festival London 2026, presented by the Irish Cultural Centre Hammersmith in partnership with The Shaw Society.
Rumpus Theatre Company presents the delightful romantic comedy CANDIDA by George Bernard Shaw
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!
Directed by John Goodrum
Cast includes Sarah Wynne Kordas, David Gilbrook, David Martin, John Goodrum, Karen Henson, Pavan Marue,
This production is generously sponsored by The Shaw Society
The production is part of the three day “SHAW FESTIVAL – LONDON 2026” which is organised by the ICC in partnership with The Shaw Society.
Following the performance there will be a Q&A with Director John Goodrum and members of the cast.
Saturday- Doors: 7pm; Starts: 7:30pm | Sunday- Doors: 2pm; Starts 2:30pm
Tickets: £20 / £18 (concession)
What People said about Rumpus Theatre’s Production of G.Bernard Shaw’s “ARMS AND THE MAN” in 2025.
“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)
“a truly excellent production” (The Shavian)
Rumpus is delighted to have been invited back by The Shaw Society to present this charming, vivacious play … an enchanting performance not to be missed!
CANDIDA will also be presented at The Sarah Thorne Theatre Broadstairs July 18th &; July 19th and Shaw’s Corner Hertfordshire Fri July 24th & Sat July 25th 2026
This Theatre Production is part of “The Shaw Festival – London 2026”.
Organised by The ICC, in Partnership with The Shaw Society
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