LOVE THEM OR HATE THEM, the British Royals are a fascinating institution steeped in history, ceremony and tabloid intrigue. In fact, the current family are just as popular as the brightest Hollywood stars. And while Helen Mirren wowed theatre audiences with her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience, another play has been taking the theatre world into a different territory or, as one should say, realm!
King Charles III says a lot in its title alone. Written by award-winning British playwright Mike Bartlett, this piece takes a great deal of poetic license as it imagines Prince Charles’ ascent to the throne in the wake of his mother’s death. It’s a story that could be either really good or really bad, but this one has critics raving. Not only did it win the 2015 Olivier for Best New Play, the New York Times called it an “intellectually and emotionally gripping study”.