Princess Essex

'A blast of summer fun... a saucy and subversive tale of pride, prejudice and petticoat power that will have you laughing till your cockles rattle... would have the Bard chortling into his candyfloss... Highly recommended'

* The Times *

'A convincing tribute to the first black woman to enter a British beauty pageant'

* Telegraph *

'A touching, intriguing tale with plenty of playfully subversive humour... There is a real pleasure in watching [the lead character] easily overcome the bumbling, two-dimensional bigots who stand in her way... a powerful message'

* The Stage *

'A fiery recreation of the 1970s era, channelling a very modern and crowd-pleasing spirit into the story of the mysterious Princess Dinubolu'

* Reviews Hub *

'A true indication of the power of theatre to entertain and educate... takes the audience on a whirlwind journey... an effective balance of comedy and hard-hitting themes... a rare achievement'

* Theatre Weekly *

'Entertaining as well as thought-provoking... another fresh hit for The Globe. A delightful and educational piece of theatre that deserves to be seen by audiences everywhere'

* Broadway World *

'Lively and groundbreaking... masterfully blends the cheeky, traditional humour of British seaside towns with a scathing critique of the deeply racist and misogynistic society [of the time]. The witty dialogue and comic scenes are peppered with nods and caricatures of classic music hall traditions... a playful, spirited energy that keeps the audience highly engaged'

* Theatre & Ton