Virginia Ironside in The Virginia MonologuesWhen an agony aunt reaches sixty, she can lie like a trooper, jump off a bridge – or take to the stage.

Virginia Ironside explains that unlimited free drugs, boring for Britain, fun funerals, grandchildren and sex – or, even better, no sex – make the sixties the best – and funniest - time of your life…”

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Virginia Ironside in The Virginia Monologues

Directed by Nigel Planer,the show premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August 2009, and is now touring the UK.

To book the show contact www.Scamptheatre.com  Telephone: 01462 734843
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“This doyenne of Fleet Street delivers her observations with precision, style and wit. Her writing is beautiful, funny, sensible and smart – and her show, directed by The Young Ones’ Nigel Planer, is an absolute delight.” - Scotsman
Virginia Ironside in The Virginia Monologues
“This is a witty show for all ages, providing a lunchtime oasis of grown-up calm and wisdom amid the histrionics of the festival. Plus, it’s the first, and probably the last, time you’ll ever hear a colostomy-bag showstopper or a glucosamine sulphate-related heckle.” - Independent
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Photos by Steve Ullathorne