LA241 Living Room Players: Major Barbara, by George Bernard Shaw

  • 24 Apr 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM (CEST)
  • A member's apartment in the Marais
  • 3

Registration

  • Anya Orzechowska
  • WICE members
Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical play that explores themes of morality, wealth, and social responsibility. It critically examines the relationship between morality and capitalism, leaving the audience to ponder whether wealth and ethics can coexist.
The story follows Barbara Undershaft, a devoted Salvation Army officer who seeks to uplift the poor through charity and faith. Her estranged father, Andrew Undershaft, is a wealthy and pragmatic arms manufacturer who argues that poverty is best solved through power and industry. As Barbara grapples with the implications of her father’s philosophy, she ultimately reevaluates her beliefs, questioning the true sources of societal change. 


The general concept of WICE play readings is that people are sent the script a few days beforehand, and when they arrive they pull straws for roles. Attendees sit around a living room and simply read their parts with as much theatrical flourish as they care to give (but there are no expectations of real acting).

The reading will take place at a member's apartment in the Marais. The address, door code, and phone number will be sent in the two reminder emails.


Good to know: 

  • WICE members can register for this event online using WICE's fast and secure online system. Simply click on the link and follow directions.

  • Not a member? You may be able to join some events as a nonmember for a small fee which includes a 3-month membership. Please send an email to wice@wice-paris.org if you have questions. We look forward to talking with you.