Jennifer Saunders returns to the West End in Kathy Burke’s Lady Windermere's Fan

Posted on Sep 7, 2017 | By Sarah Gengenbach

For the first time in more than twenty years, Jennifer Saunders of Absolutely Fabulous fame is returning to London’s West End in Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, directed by Kathy Burke. Saunders is set to star as the Duchess of Berwick and will be joined in the comedy by Kevin Bishop and Samantha Spiro.

The production is part of a year-long season of Oscar Wilde plays at the Vaudeville Theatre. In addition to Lady Windermere’s Fan, A Woman of No Importance is also currently booking. An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest round out the season and will be on sale soon.

Catch Saunders on stage in Lady Windermere's Fan at London’s Vaudeville Theatre 12 January 2018 to 7 April 2018.

By Sarah Gengenbach

Sarah's love of theater was sparked by an enthusiastic drama teacher who wouldn't take no for an answer. These days she's much more comfortable in the audience than on the stage. She's an English teacher and enjoys reading and writing when she's not teaching or at the theater.

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