The Duchess in London tells the story of a recently widowed Duchess (played by Whittaker) seeking autonomy. As she says, "I am utterly and always myself." She wears colorful clothing, styles her hair how she wants, and sings at parties, even in the face of her patriarchal brother's disapproval. When she chooses to marry below her social class, her brothers eventually find out they seek to punish her. But will their punishments have consequences? This play is a tale of resistance, of a woman seeking to be herself and not be defined as a victim.

As Whittaker said of the role, “Being able to portray the Duchess's tragic and captivating story on stage every night is a true honour."

The show is based on The Duchess of Malfi, a Jacobean tragedy written by John Webster in 1612–1613. Webster's play was partly based on the life of Giovanna d'Aragona, the sixteenth-century Duchess of Amalfi. The play has since been adapted numerous times, including for opera, television, radio, and film.

Performane Times: Monday - Saturday 7:30pm, Thursday & Saturday 2:30pm

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