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The King's Speech

Mon 12 Mar - Sat 17 Mar

The world premiere of the play that inspired the Oscar-winning film!

Starring Charles Edwards as George VI and Jonathan Hyde as Lionel Logue
Also: Emma Fielding (Cranford), Ian McNeice (Doc Martin), Michael Feast and Joss Ackland.

"What's the one essential thing a King must do?  He must BELIEVE he is King"

When King Edward VIII abdicates for the love of Wallis Simpson, his terrified brother Bertie is thrust into the spotlight and crowned King George VI of England.  In a room at 146 Harley Street, Bertie and his wife Elizabeth, (the future Queen Mother) are meeting the maverick Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue. Breaking all royal protocol the King and his oddball therapist embark together on an unconventional journey to correct the King’s debilitating stammer and help him deliver the radio address that will inspire his country on the brink of World War II.

See the world premiere of David Seidler’s original play which inspired his famous Oscar winning film.

Directed by Adrian Noble, former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Charles Edwards as King George VI
Jonathan Hyde as Lionel Logue
Emma Fielding as Queen Elizabeth
Ian McNeice as Winston Churchill
Michael Feast as Cosmo Lang
Charlotte Randle as Myrtle Logue
Daniel Betts as King Edward VIII
David Killick as Stanley Baldwin
and

Joss
Ackland as King George V

What the press say:
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The Independent
The Guardian
The Express
The Evening Standard

Please note: PG

Superseats available (These are rows F and G in the Stalls and are £5 more than price band 1. Superseats have lots of extra legroom… think business class)

All printed prices are guaranteed until Mon 19 Dec 2011, we reserve the right to change prices after that time.

Running Time: Approx 2 hrs (including interval)

Please note that all ticket prices include a contribution to our heritage fund.

4 Stars * * * * Edwards, who has been edging towards stardom for several seasons, has now unequivocally arrived.THE GUARDIAN

4 Stars * * * * Sporting a tremendous cast of seasoned actors, it is a model of clarity. Edwards is perfect as BertieTHE EXPRESS

4 Stars * * * * Charles Edwards is superb as the King, suggesting his humanity. Jonathan Hyde is wholly convincing as the unconventional Logue.THE EVENING STANDARD

This classy touring production, adroitly directed by former RSC supremo Adrian Noble and smartly and glossily designed on a revolving stage by Anthony WardWHATS ON STAGE

4 Stars * * * * Charles Edwards's excellent BertieTHE INDEPENDENT