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The shadows of war may be gathering, but for most of the weekend guests at Heartbreak House, the big questions are about love and marriage. As the couples waltz in a dance of ever-changing partners, only the enigmatic old sea dog Captain Shotover seems to see what is coming towards them. Often ranked as one of the great plays of all time, Heartbreak House is Shaw at his most entertaining and mysterious.

Heartbreak House

Butler's Barracks National Historic Site

Billy Hickory Wood is set to inherit a proper pot of cash. A wealthy businessman has decided to give £10,000 to the family of his former partner, and Billy is the sole living relation. Right? Wrong. Cue the arrival of several, hitherto unknown and identical, Hickory Wood siblings (all played by the same actor) looking to claim what they’re owed. To say that chaos ensues would be an understatement. The team that brought you One Man, Two Guvnors (2024) is reunited for this legendary farce.

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Martin Happer

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 9 - Oct 11, 2026

One for the Pot · Shaw Festival

Jul 9 - Oct 3, 2026

Heartbreak House · Shaw Festival

Past events

Jul 9 - Oct 3, 2026

Heartbreak House · Shaw Festival

Jul 9 - Oct 11, 2026

One for the Pot · Shaw Festival

Future and recently performed repertoire

Charlie Barnet in One for the Pot by Payne

Shaw Festival

Hector in Heartbreak House by Vena

Shaw Festival

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