Details

Hungry for power and angered by their King, the men of Henry VI's court plot and scheme against each other. As the King wavers and the factions split, Queen Margaret is determined to hold on to power and protect the crown that will one day belong to her son. World Premiere. Created with original Shakespeare text, Jeanie O'Hare retells the Wars of the Roses through the eyes of the extraordinary Margaret of Anjou. Elizabeth Freestone directs this captivating exploration of an iconic moment of British History, from the viewpoint of this dangerous and thrilling woman.

Cast/Performers

Jade Anouka (Queen Margaret), Islam Bouakkaz, Lorraine Bruce, Samuel Edward-Cook, Dexter Flanders, Helena Lymbery, Lucy Mangan, Roger Morlidge, Kwami Odoom, Bridgitta Roy, Max Runham.

Creatives/Company

Author: Jeanie O'Hare
Producer: Royal Exchange Theatre
Director: Elizabeth Freestone
Design: Amanda Stoodley
Lighting: Jo Town
Sound: Adrienne Quartly