Pygmalion is a play by George Bernard Shaw, named after a Greek mythological figure. It premiered at the Hofburg Theatre in Vienna on 16 October 1913 and was first presented in English on stage to the public in 1913.

What time period is Pygmalion set in?

Historical Context of Pygmalion

The play is set in the early 20th century, at the end of the Victorian period. During this time, London was the capital of the wide-reaching, powerful British Empire.

When and where is Pygmalion set in?

Pygmalion is set in London in the early 1900s. The physical settings of the play include the Portico at St. Paul's in Covent Garden, Higgins' laboratory and drawing room at Wimpole Street and Mrs. Higgins' drawing room in a flat on Chelsea Embankment.