Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama.
Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose... until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating the best part of her life to raising, educating and caring for the young royals. The reason? A tell-all memoir.
From the creative team behind the sell-out success of THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE, this blackly funny play imagines a series of pivotal moments between two strong-spirited women harbouring complicated resentment.
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Ages 12+
6th September, 2024
12th October, 2024
Ensemble Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, has wheelchair friendly seating and F row in our theatre has street level access.
Ensemble Theatre has a hearing loop which amplifies sound for specific areas of seating. If you have a hearing impairment please request seating within the hearing loop when booking. Receivers are also available from the Box Office and should be booked in advance. Please contact 0289183400 to discuss.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAIN: The next stop north after Wynyard Station, take the train to Milsons Point station, exit at Ennis Rd and it’s just a 5 minute walk down Willoughby Street.
BY FERRY: The most scenic way to travel, treat yourself and jump on a ferry from Circular Quay to Milsons Point (a 10 – 15 minute walk) or Kirribilli Wharf (also, a 10 – 15 minute walk).
BY CAR: There’s free (but time-limited) street parking all around the theatre. Please allow ample time to park before your performance or booking at Bayly’s Bistro.
★★★★ "tartly funny and inventive… she’s [Tait] written it with skill and a winning wit." - Limelight
★★★★ ½ "a superbly-written play" - Musical Theatre AU
★★★★ "Melanie Tait has threaded the needle between sensationalist drama and cosy character study with the skill of a master seamstress." - Cultural Binge
"an exercise in storytelling and wonderful acting by Elizabeth Blackmore, Emma Palmer and Matthew Backer" - Broadway World
Playwright: Melanie Tait
Director: Priscilla Jackman
Lighting Designer: Morgan Moroney
Cast: Matthew Backer, Elizabeth Blackmore & Emma Palmer
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