The Queen’s Nanny by Melanie Tait

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Play Reading Night

  • Tuesday 18th February 2025
  • 7:15pm - 9:30/10:00. Arrive from 7:00pm
  • Welby Hall, 14 Currockbilly St, Welby
The Queen's Nanny - by Melanie Tait

We are hoping to be joined at this reading by the author

From the author of THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE, this blackly funny play imagines a series of pivotal moments between two strong-spirited women harbouring complicated resentment.

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.

ABOUT HTG PLAYREADING NIGHTS

As part of our commitment to training and developing our members / talent base, HTG periodically holds Playreading Nights of selected works. These events are also useful in helping the Group evaluate the suitability of the work for future Production. Attendees may offer and be selected to read a role, or part thereof, or just observe. At the end of the reading a discussion will take place about the work generally and it's suitability for Production by HTG.

Complimentary Tea and coffee will served at break.

Please book to assist us in the planning of the evening.

Come along for an enjoyable night of drama and community

Elizabeth (The Queen Mother)
Marion Crawford (The Nanny)
The Journalist
Lisbet (The future Queen)
Bertie (The King)
Ainslie (The Butler)
Bruce (The Book Publisher)
George (The Boyfriend)

Dates

Reading Date Tuesday 18th February 2025

Start Time 7.00pm for 7:15pm start

Finish Time 9:30-10pm

Prices

HTG Members Free

Non-Members $5.00* 

*Additional surcharges/transaction fees may apply for credit card or "in-person" purchase.

Welby Hall

"A taut, playful, yet deeply affecting commentary on power, authorship, motherhood and loyalty" - Stage Whispers

"A biting satire on power, hurt and betrayal. A superbly-written play where every emotion is felt by the audience" - Musical Theatre Australia

"Tait’s play succeeds in contributing to ongoing conversations about national identity and modes of governance, and inviting us to reflect on the interplay between personal narratives and larger historical and political tides" - The Conversation

For further information or questions, please email admin@htg.org.au

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