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  • Venue Donmar Warehouse, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 29 November 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)

Enter a darkly thrilling world of obsession, power and identity in The Maids at Donmar Warehouse.

This radical new production of Jean Genet’s explosive play marks the Donmar debut of visionary director Kip Williams, following the success of his international sensation The Picture of Dorian Gray.

A hugely talented cast features Yerin Ha (Bridgerton season 4, Dune: Prophecy), Phia Saban (Oedipus, House of the Dragon), and Lydia Wilson (The 47th, The Duchess of Malfi).

The Maids – a bold reimagining

Two maids. One mistress. And a dangerous game of roleplay taken to the extreme.

When their employer is away, two maids indulge in a ritual of imitation, domination and fantasy – re-enacting her murder night after night in a bid to reclaim power. But as their psychological game intensifies, the line between reality and performance begins to disappear.

Written by Jean Genet, and now translated and directed by Kip Williams, this world-premiere staging promises a dazzling fusion of theatre and technology – in the signature style that made Dorian Gray a global phenomenon.

Kip Williams brings his acclaimed cinetheatre techniques to this thrilling reimagining. Following his award-winning work on The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Williams cements his place as one of theatre’s boldest auteurs.

Why you need to see The Maids

If you loved The Picture of Dorian Gray, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde or any of Kip Williams’ genre-defying productions, The Maids is unmissable. This is theatre on the edge – fearless, visually striking, and emotionally raw.

A searing parable of identity and idolisation, The Maids feels urgently relevant in today’s image-driven world. Expect an unforgettable night at one of London’s most intimate and exciting venues.

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“My spurt of saliva is my spray of diamonds”

With their mistress away, two maids act out their darkest fantasies as they obsessively role-play her murder, until performance and reality begin to blur.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Maids?

Starring Yerin Ha, Phia Saban and Lydia Wilson

Who are the creative team of The Maids?

  • Written by Jean Genet
  • In a new translation written and directed by Kip Williams
  • Set Designer: Rosanna Vize
  • Costume Designer: Marg Horwell
  • Video Designer: Ian William Galloway
  • Lighting Designer: Jon Clark

Important Notes

Content warning: Strong language and a reference to suicide; this production contains haze, flashing lights and the use of vapes.

Access performances: Captioned performance Monday 17 November 7.30pm; Audio described performance Saturday 22 November 2.30pm

Venue Information

Donmar Warehouse , 41 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LX

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square, Covent Garden

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 176, N5, N19, N20, N29, N38, N41, N279

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Critics' reviews of The Maids

★★★★★ "A dazzling digital-age headrush... brilliant" - The Stage

★★★★ "If you’re prepared to surrender, it’s a wild ride" - Evening Standard

★★★★ "Dorian Gray’s Kip Williams dazzles again with feverish fantasy" - The Guardian

Also see: The Maids Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

The Maids is playing at the Donmar Warehouse in London
The running time of The Maids is 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)
Yes, The Maids has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
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