TikTok star Lady Clementine brings regency chaos to Buxton Crescent
From viral videos to the stage, Lady Clementine is taking her sharp wit beyond TikTok. Following a critically acclaimed London run, the Regency comedy arrives at Buxton Crescent this April, bringing vanished suitors, scheming sisters, and social absurdities to life — all delivered with modern comedic energy.
Joining her on stage is stand-up comic Rosalie Minnitt, recently seen in Alan Partridge’s Scissored Isle, whose razor-sharp timing adds another layer to this riotous period comedy. The production is directed by Tristan Robinson, known for his inventive approach to theatre.
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Lady Clementine, racing against time and social expectation, must secure her future before her 27th birthday. When her latest suitor mysteriously vanishes, she embarks on a hilariously chaotic quest for love, navigating “sickly sisters, self-love and Sylvanian Families.” The result is a one-hour whirlwind of witty dialogue, physical comedy, and playful anachronisms.
The show has been widely celebrated, blending Regency charm with contemporary absurdity. The Guardian described it as a “fantasia of feminism,” while Time Out praised it as “gag after gag” and Fringe Biscuit called it “Bridgerton-meets-Gen-Z-Jane-Austen-on-Adderall.” Minnitt’s performance has also been singled out for her “razor-sharp timing” and ability to steal every scene.
The Crescent’s Assembly Rooms provide a fitting backdrop. Built in the late 18th century, the venue was once a hub for high-society gatherings in the spa town. Its sweeping Georgian interiors add elegance to the performance, transporting audiences to the era of powdered wigs even as Clementine and Minnitt deliver humour that feels thoroughly contemporary.
Clementine coincides with the inaugural Buxton History Festival (17–19 April 2026), offering theatre-goers a chance to explore the town’s rich heritage. Visitors can also experience the Buxton Crescent Experience, an interactive museum with immersive exhibits and virtual reality that bring the Crescent’s history to life.
The production exemplifies a growing trend in British theatre: blending historical storytelling with contemporary sensibilities. Through comedy, it examines manners, romance, and human folly, proving the past can be as immediate, relevant, and absurdly funny as the present.
- When: Friday 17 & Saturday 18 April 2026, 7.30–8.30 pm
- Where: Assembly Rooms, Buxton Crescent
- Tickets: £20.97 (including booking fee)
- Ages: 16+
- Booking: buxtoncrescentexperience.com
For fans of TikTok, contemporary comedy, or clever theatre, Clementine with Rosalie Minnitt offers a perfect collision of Regency elegance and modern wit — an evening of laughter that lingers long after the final bow.