Reviews

• London visitor

  Jul 24, 2015

  Loved it. It was bang up to date as well with reference to the recently published photos of the Queen and Nazi salute!! As with many London theatres that weren't built for comfort (or for smaller people!) leg room was non-existant, but managed to move at the interval.

• Janette Nickols

  Jul 24, 2015

  This a fabulous play with amazing performances from Kristen Scott-Thomas and the rest of the cast. I thoroughly recommend everyone goes to see this wonderful piece of work.

• Annette Kirkley

  Jul 24, 2015

  Very enjoyable, lots of funny moments, lots of laughter, but serious content too. Well acted, a brilliant performance by Kristin Scott Thomas.

• Sunny D

  Jul 24, 2015

  An interesting observational piece expertly acted with great comedic timing and profound moments

• D Stubbs

  Jul 23, 2015

  Superb, riveting, wonderful cast. Politically astute and very funny

• Rob Lewis

  Jul 23, 2015

  Brilliant from start to finish. KST was amazing

• Carol Beloff

  Jul 23, 2015

  The Audience was hugely entertaining. Firstly, Kristin Scott Thomas gives a very convincing performance as the Queen, and without giving anything away, has some lines which get a lot of laughs. The various prime ministers are very well caricatured. The young Elizabeth, played by Marnie Brighton, deserves a special mention. Her clear tones and demeanour were very reminiscent of the young Queen, and the corgies were an endearing addition. Overall this is first class theatre.

• Gerry Pearce

  Jul 22, 2015

  Have been looking forward to this for a long time & it didn't disappoint - whole cast excellent including the 4 legged ones. Still don't understand why it wasn't chronological or why Heath, Macmillan & Home were excluded. A great evening's entertainment.

• Jean Wyber

  Jul 21, 2015

  Very enjoyable. We wondered about the use of the word redacted in the context of the play. Also why are you asking for a review of a play that is about to finish its run.

• D Balasingam

  Jul 21, 2015

  I enjoyed every minute of it and appreciated the fact that the play is being adopted to take into account even the latest political news.

• Charlene

  Jul 19, 2015

  An interesting look at English politicians and their relationships with the sovereign...through clever lines and interpretive actions, we are reminded they are all just ordinary folks...

• Helen

  Jul 19, 2015

  Fabulous performance, thoroughly enjoyed the show. Kris tin Scott Thomas was superb.

• jane sardo

  Jul 17, 2015

  well worth seeing excellent show

• Iain Scott Shore

  Jul 17, 2015

  Far more witty and sympathetic than we expected. A clever and topical script, beautifully carried by an excellent cast. We would go again.

• Sharon

  Jul 15, 2015

  Thoroughly enjoyed this production. Kristen Scott Thomas gave a sympathetic, humorous and extremely 'watchable' portrayal of the Queen. The 'ministers' and the rest of the cast were excellent. Thought the intermittent portrayal of the Queen as a child an excellent dramatic device. Very glad I saw this before it ended.

• Ruth

  Jul 11, 2015

  Excellent script, excellent acting

• Kate

  Jul 10, 2015

  Lead acting was excellent -was a very refreshing view of the relationship between the monarch and her government and I thought it did bring out the essence of each of the characters apart from Gordon Brown who was too much of a caricature to be authentic. Christin Scott Thomas sustained the role throughout and the young queen gave a perspective on the queens development and her thinking.

• Andrew Butler

  Jul 5, 2015

  This really is a great piece of theatre that is well written and superbly acted. I enjoyed it immensely and would love to see it again.

• Andrew Dowie

  Jul 3, 2015

  The play was excellent as was Kristin Scott Thomas in the lead. She initially had mixed reviews but on the strength of the show we saw, she must have really grown into the role superbly. The rest of the cast are also very good. Thatcher and Cameron ham it up for comic effect at times which is fun and the coronation is quite a spectacle.

• Shannon

  Jul 3, 2015

  Loved the play, beautifully produced. Very interesting, especially for those who love history!

• Domenico Sansalone

  Jun 28, 2015

  Excellent evening at the Apollo

• Jos Lewis

  Jun 27, 2015

  The play was very good. Right from the start it was witty, and it maintained that right to the finish.

• Frequent Theatre Goer

  Jun 25, 2015

  Kirsten Scott Thomas was outstanding in role of Queen Elizabeth II. She had mastered facial expressions and phrasing of speech perfectly. The supporting cast was very strong, with particular kudos to the young actress who played young Princess Elizabeth, the actors who played Harold Wilson and Gordon Brown. The play shows the wit and humor of the Queen, as well as the seriousness with which she approaches her responsibilities. Highly recommended to anyone interested in politics and a well-written dramatic production.

• Olive

  Jun 25, 2015

  Kristin Scott Thomas gives a fun, subtle and charismatic performance as the queen. Likewise a pleasure to cringe through meetings with Cheshire cat Blair and a squirming Cameron.

• Asish

  Jun 25, 2015

  Absolutely stellar perfomance by Kristin Scott Thomas in the play providing an important historical perspective.

• Jo Russ

  Jun 4, 2015

  A play with wit, humor and empathy. Very enjoyable, and informative. Incredible acting from Scott Thomas, who portrays so much feeling, often without even speaking!

• CDM

  Jun 2, 2015

  Very good play

• Suzanne Davie

  May 29, 2015

  Very interesting, beautifully written, funny and brilliantly acted by all the cast. Kristen Scott Thomas captured the Queen's poise, stature and vocal dynamics very convincingly. The little girl (Maddie) who played Princess Elizabeth was delightful and really enhanced the non naturalism of the production. It's true that the prime ministers were caricatures, but that was the style of the production. I also loved the costumes.

• Tricia Stokes

  May 23, 2015

  What a wonderful play. Thoroughly enjoyed it and could have sat through it again. Acting was superb.

• Lauren

  May 13, 2015

  Fantastic production

• Anna

  May 8, 2015

  I really enjoyed the show,, although I am not a Kirstin fan. She was good and if you're in to politics you'll enjoy it even more.

• Anna

  May 8, 2015

  BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT

• Jeremy and Mary Procter

  May 5, 2015

  This play gives a great insight into what might have been said between The Queen and her Prime Ministers - ranging from Churchill to Cameron. Witty and serious conversations about historical events. Even two unexpected members of the Royal Household made an appearance! An excellent performance by all the cast, especially by Kristin Scott Thomas who has a very demanding part playing The Queen over sixty years.

• Bob Stone

  May 3, 2015

  Kristin S-T was great (as ever), and the various Prime Ministers were very funny caricatures. The script, and the delivery of it, kept the audience amused throughout.

• Fred Monteil

  Apr 30, 2015

  A treat. Extremely funny and well played. A must see.

• Peter Hill

  Apr 29, 2015

  Where to start? The set was simple and absolutely effective The costumes were out of this world. The actors and acting were sublime. The humour of the relationships between HM and PM's was spot on - on a par with "Yes, Prime Minister" And Kristen Scot Thomas was unbelievable - she does it every time Well done everyone involved

• Wendy

  Apr 29, 2015

  Absolutely brilliant I would highly recommend this show. Kirstin Scott Thomas is superb.

• Gabriel

  Jul 6, 2015

  Very well played and funny, even if you have not a huge idea of England's History and the different Prime Ministers.

• Pilar

  Jun 20, 2015

  One of the best plays I have seen in years