Photo Flash: 'The Female of the Species' in Rehearsal

THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES plays at the Vaudeville Theatre (404 The Strand, London WC2R 0NH) with previews beginning 10 July 2008 and opening16 July 2008.

Margot Mason, is a feminist literary giant suffering an extreme case of writer's block as deadline after deadline comes and goes on her next book. When a young fan arrives unexpectedly at her country home, Margot's world slowly and comically begins to unravel as family and friends show up and debate the virtues of her best-sellers, her inconsistent world view, and her decidedly un-motherly touch.

For tickets call the Box Office at 0844 412 4663 (plus booking fee). Tickets are £22.00 - £47.50 plus concessions and booking fee. There will be a limited number of day seats at £15 each which will go on sale at the Vaudeville Box Office at 10am on the day of the performance

 For more information visit www.thefemaleofthespecies.co.uk.

Con O'Neill, Sam Kelly and SopHie Thompson

Anna Maxwell Martin

SopHie Thompson and Anna Maxwell Martin

Photos by Manuel Harlan.