The Oldest Profession
National Theatre Live will bring George Bernard Shaw’s “Mrs. Warren’s Profession” from the Garrick Theatre in London, where it was filmed, to Guild Hall on Friday at 7 p.m.
Directed by Dominic Cooke, the play stars Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”), a five-time Olivier Award winner, as Kitty Warren, and Bessie Carter, her real-life daughter (“Bridgerton”), as Vivie Warren, her newly graduated daughter, who reunites with her estranged mother.
Mrs. Warren’s profession is the problem. She has risen from working as a prostitute to become the wealthy owner of a chain of brothels across Europe. Her wealth has provided Vivie many advantages, but the revelation of her livelihood drives a wedge between mother and daughter.
In a Broadway World review of the London production, Alexander Cohen wrote, “Despite the star power and polished performances, it’s Bernard Shaw’s eloquent political prowess that commands the spotlight in this quietly bruising revival.”
Tickets are $20, $18 for members.
Lear Brings the Blues
Jake Lear and the Kings, with Kevin Foran sitting in on drums, will bring an evening of blues and roots music to Sag Harbor’s Masonic Temple on Saturday at 8 p.m.
Raised on the music of John Lee Hooker, Jimi Hendrix, and Howlin’ Wolf, Mr. Lear relocated in 2016 to East Hampton from Memphis, where he recorded three albums with his drummer, Roy Cunningham, and bassist, Carlos Arias.
Tickets are $20 at the door.
Open Call
The HamptonsFilm Screenwriters Lab has announced that submissions are now open for the 26th iteration of the event, which will take place from April 10 through April 12, 2026. The early deadline is today. The regular deadline is Dec. 4, the late deadline Dec. 22, and the extended deadline Jan. 15.
The application link is filmfreeway.com/HamptonsFilmScreenwritersLab.
Sticks and Stones
The Sticks and Stones Comedy Club will return to the Southampton Cultural Center on Saturday at 8 p.m. with sets by Michelle Schwartzman, Rob White, Joe Winchell, and D’yan Forest.
Fresh from celebrating her 91st birthday at Joe’s Pub in Manhattan, Ms. Forest holds the Guinness World Records title of the oldest working female comedian in the world. In addition to Joe’s Pub, she has performed at Gotham Comedy Club, the Broadway Comedy Club, and Le Poisson Rouge, among others.
Tickets are $40.25 for general admission, $56.50 for reserved seating, and $78 for top tier seats. Doors will open at 7:30, when drinks, snacks, and live music will be on offer.
Focus on Camellias
The Jim Jeffrey Camellia Group of the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons will meet on Saturday morning at 10 at the Bridgehampton Community House. Attendees have been encouraged to bring fall-blooming blossoms; experience growing camellias is not required.
The program is free.
