The Throne
The Throne
2002: the year of the Golden Jubilee, and everyone at Dudley Goring Comprehensive School is in a state of eager anticipation about the arrival of a very important visitor. Her Majesty the Queen is due to open the new Science block.
Everyone, that is, apart from Derek Jones, the school’s Head of Science, an unreconstructed socialist and staunch republican. In a moment of madness, Derek decides to use the temporary 'facilities' – a Portaloo which has been specially installed for the Queen’s own personal use. His timing is, as ever, terrible and he is caught in the act by the Queen herself.
Embarrassment quickly turns to confusion and then fear as they realise they’ve been locked in the Portaloo by terrorists who have planted a bomb underneath, and any attempt to escape will set it off. With no way to contact the outside world, Derek and Her Majesty are forced to rely on each other as they wait anxiously to discover their fate. But will they find some common ground before it’s too late?
A witty and irreverent new comedy from John Goldsmith, starring Charlie Condou ( Coronation Street, Charlotte Gray, Nathan Barley) and Mary Roscoe ( Ted Lasso, Unrelated).
- Duration
2 hours including interval
- Good To Know
Latecomers may not be admitted, and there is no readmittance once the performance has started.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
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- Cancellation Policy
No refund or exchanges are available after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
Suitable for ages 11 years and old
- Where Do I Go
The Arches, Villiers Street
London
WC2N 6NL
Reviews
Morna Mukhtar
Jul 5, 2022
The premise is great and gives us a couple of hours of witty, amusing, educational entertainment. Mary Roscoe has a fantastic accent and carries the comedy so well. You really think that she is the queen and she makes her a clever, loveable character. Dr Jones is also very watchable and makes a great teacher! All in all and excellent evening - would highly recommend.
Penny
Jul 5, 2022
A most amusing idea and the discussions were thought provoking. Slight overacting to start with, but it improved. The Queen was shown to be very intelligent and not without answers to the republican teacher's questions.
Kaajal
Jun 30, 2022
Loved the show! Unlike mainstream theater the playwriter presented wit and humour in a unique way and such thought provoking dialogue! All three actors were superb. Would highly revommend it. Only negative was that the venue was old and musty.