The North of England in 1687

A company of flea-bitten actors try and fail to live up to their on-stage personas. A bawd, a hopeless romantic and a pus-filled buffoon fight impressively for your attention. A raucous, surreal comedy about desire, the struggle for freedom and queer love.

“…sheer silliness and gross-out humour…” The Stage

“…heavy subject matter, such as syphilis, miscarriage, and unrequited love, is handled with a perfect mix of both sincerity and light-heartedness.” Era Journal

Using a blend of physical theatre and Restoration theatrical flourishes, award-winning Dirty Corset encapsulates the essence of the 17th century – a sometimes-forgotten period – in all of its disgusting glory.