What's On
The Trial of Marie Antoinette
4th August 2009 to 30th August 2009 - 7:30pm (no Monday performances)
Price: Price: £15, £12 concs. For groups of over 10 the concession rate will apply. For educational groups of 10 or more, tickets £10.
Venue: Main House
Writer: Peter Landgon
Paris. 1793. The King is dead, and the revolution is entering its most chaotic, terrifying phase. In a medieval prison, Marie Antoinette awaits trial before her people for the crime of being Queen.
The Trial of Marie Antoinette is a new play by Peter Langdon. It tells the story of the last days of one of history's most infamous women, going beyond our image of the 'let them eat cake' Queen to examine the truth behind her life and her downfall. The play considers how new political ideas and the hatred of the people became so powerful that Marie Antoinette had to die. Based on extensive research and historical records, this play is the first in English to put the trial on stage. With a cast of 11 and an epic sweep, 'The Trial of Marie Antoinette' brings the turbulent times of the French Revolution vividly to life.
See www.trialofmarieantoinette.co.uk for more information.
'As fine a new play as I have seen in many a year' Richmond and Twickenham Times.
