How to Win Against History, Young Vic

A play about a cross-dressing aristocrat who fritters his substantial fortunes on staging lavish theatrical productions (in which he can take starring role) is bound to be a hoot.

Indeed How to Win Against History, Seiriol Davies' devised musical telling the true story of Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquis of Anglesey, was one of the breakaway hits of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Critic Lynn Gardner enthused about the 'clever chamber opera of crackpot fabulousness, high camp and unexpected poignancy.'

The show comes the The Maria, The Young Vic's smaller performance space to brighten up winter 2017. With all the pomp, mischief and inevitable demise of a real life eccentric – plus some songs and satire – it glitters with life.

As The Maria seating capacity is small, and this musical arrives with the buzz of good reviews, we recommend booking promptly to avoid disappointment.