Details

1702. William III is on the throne and England is on the verge of war. Princess Anne is soon to become Queen and her advisors vie for influence over the future monarch. Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, a close friend with whom Anne has an intensely personal relationship, begins to exert increasing pressure as she pursues her own designs on power. Contending with deceit and blackmail, Anne must decide where her allegiances lie, and whether to sacrifice her closest relationships for the sake of the country.

Cast/Performers

Michelle Smith (Queen Anne), Dani Wain (Abigail Hill), Tamzin Grayson-Gaunt (Sarah Churchill), Alistair Hudson (Prince George of Denmark | Dr John Radcliffe), James Whitby (Robert Harley MP), Matthew Huntbach (John Churchill), Jonathan Cleaver (Sidney Godolphin), Ruben Whitter (Jonathan Swift), Bernard Whelan (King William III | John Arbuthnot | Archbishop of Canterbury), Micha Darmola (Daniel Defoe | Colonel Masham), Mark Gadsby (Arthur Maynwaring MP | Priest), Michelle Arscott (Lady-in-waiting | Jezebel), Melika Reza (Lady-in-waiting | Judith), Sam Howitt (Jack Churchill | Palace Groom)

Creatives/Company

Author: Helen Edmundson
Director: Guy Evans
Design: Guy Evans
Lighting: Nick Gale
Sound: Gareth Morris
Costume(s): D Sheard, M Bromley, P Murdin, P Signorini, T Taberner
Stage Manager: Gareth Morris