The Art House brings acclaimed Sydney company Ensemble Theatre direct to Wyong with their high-quality drama The Queen’s Nanny.
Inspired by historical events, this drama is based on arguably the first occurrence of a public Royal Family scandal sparked by the memoir A Little Princess – The Story of the Queen’s Childhood by Her Nanny, Marion Crawford, published in 1950.
Expertly adapted for the stage by Melanie Tait and Priscilla Jackman, this is the story of Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford, who adored her job as governess to Princesses Lillibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning from the Princesses and the Royal Family following the content of her memoir.
“She was a pioneer: the OG Royal memoirist. Her book was the first insight into the Royals behind closed doors.” – Playwright Melanie Tait of Marion Crawford.
Along with all of Melanie’s characteristic charm and the extremely talented cast members, audiences can expect to be completely immersed in the dialogue, humour and the true story of The Queen’s Nanny.
“Melanie Tait has threaded the needle between sensationalist drama and cosy character study with the skill of a master seamstress.” – Cultural Binge
This is the first time since 2019 that the Central Coast has had an Ensemble Theatre production on home turf, after the WW2 smash-hit Diplomacy starring John Bell and John Gaden.
The Art House Presents
an Ensemble Theatre Production
The Queen’s Nanny
By Melanie Tait
Directed by Priscilla Jackman
Tue 24 Jun 8PM
Adult: $42.00 | Concession: $38.00 | Encore Member: $36.00
02 4335 1485 | www.thearthousewyong.com.au