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It is a tale that has ignited the imagination for centuries.
“OFF WEST-END “ Theatre Awards Nomination
reviews
whatsonstage.com
“Miriam Cooper is a talent we’ll surely be hearing more of.”
“This piece is well worth checking out ”
‘talented writer and actor, switching skilfully from one Queen to another without ever missing a beat ‘
THE STAGE
‘Spirited, highly-intelligent, powerful’ ’
“As she commanded her people, so she commands the audience’
“Excellent – a tour de force. Magnificent playing of various characters and historically well drawn”
“Breathtaking acting”
“Outstanding – historically accurate with injections of humour which one wouldn’t have thought possible given the tragedy unfolding” – audience feedback
Journey with the cousins who called themselves Sister Queens.
Was the death of one the only answer?
Award winning Company
(including an edinburgh fringe first)
presents
SISTER QUEENS
TWO QUEENS, ONE NATION
by Miriam Cooper
Direction – Jonathan Kemp
Lighting – Dave Beaumont / Duncan Hands
Costume– Sue Coates/ James Frost
Sound Design – William Francis
Music Composition – Dave McGilton
Poster Design – Rebecca Townsley / Barkers Lithographic
The play follows the dynamic journey of two amazing women;
The royal queens of the Tudor and Stewart dynasties –
Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.
In a play of passion and treachery we witness the collision which these two sovereigns seemed unable to avoid. It is a tale that has ignited the imagination for centuries.
The London premier of a one woman performance following successful tours of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the UK.
This acclaimed solo performance feels the power of Elizabeth I and the pain of Mary Queen of Scots. The fight for the crown takes you through the passions of this cut-throat time. Be with these extraordinary women from childhood to…
Was the death of one the only answer?
The audience are these Queens’ subjects, sympathizers, enemies – but most of all witnesses to the events of the C16th which shaped the destiny of the thrones of Scotland and England. Enter the prison and the courts, private chambers and public processions as you journey with the cousins who called themselves Sister Queens.
