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.
Overview
WORLD PREMIERE
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.
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Ticket Prices
For group bookings of 10+, please call Box office on (02 8918 3400) or email boxoffice@ensemble.com.au
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.
| PRICING | PREVIEWS | IN SEASON |
|---|---|---|
| FULL PRICE | $90 | $95 |
| SENIOR CARD | $87 | $92 |
| PENSIONER | $83 | $88 |
| GROUP 10 - 19 | $83 | $88 |
| GROUP 20+ | $78 | $83 |
| 30 OR UNDER | $40 | $43 |
| FULL-TIME STUDENT | $40 | $43 |
| MEAA/AWG | $40 | $43 |
| SCHOOL GROUPS | $25 | $25 |
Reviews
"A comedy with some dark laughs and extraordinary insight" (for 2023's A BROADCAST COUP) State of the Art
★★★★ "Sparkling new comedy" (for 2019's THE APPLETON LADIES' POTATO RACE) The Sydney Morning Herald
"Melanie Tait is a playwright with a sharp eye for human foibles and how they play out between people" (for 2023's A BROADCAST COUP) Stage Noise
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Special performances
Audio Described
- Sat 28 Sep 2pm
- Thu 3 Oct 11am
Q&A Sessions
- Sat 14 Sep 8.15pm
- Tue 24 Sep 11am
Free Teen Night
- Wed 9 Oct 6.15pm