June 13, 2025 — June 14, 2025
Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama.
Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating the best part of her life to raising, educating and caring for the young royals. The reason? A tell-all memoir.
From the creative team behind the sell-out success of The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, this blackly funny play imagines a series of pivotal moments between two strong-spirited women harbouring complicated resentment.
Cast:
Elizabeth Blackmore – Marion
Matthew Backer – J
Emma Palmer – Elizabeth
Creatives:
Playwright – Melanie Tait
Director – Priscilla Jackman
Assistant Director – Miranda Middleton
Set Designer – Michael Hankin
Costume Designer – Genevieve Graham
Lighting Designer – Morgan Moroney
Composer and Sound Designer – James Peter Brown
THE QUEEN’S NANNY was commissioned by Ensemble Theatre through its Commissioners’ Circle.
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