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Queen Bette
Drama + Main House Later

Queen Bette

The Ultimate Hollywood icon brought back to life. UK Premiere.

"The Queen has no hour for love. Time presses, and events crowd upon her. And for a shell, an empty, glistening husk, she must give up all that a woman holds most dear."

Bette Davis was a true movie legend. This acclaimed one-woman show retraces her remarkable steps, from fledgling stage actress via an unrivalled glittering movie career that also saw her battling the Studios in an unprecedented attempt to gain independence as an artist.

Davis fought hard all her life, had four husbands, two Oscars, played Elizabeth I twice and had a reputation as the biggest bitch in Hollywood. Queen Bette tells the whole story

“I have never been able to keep my mouth shut. Now mine was a voice that couldn’t be ignored”

CAST & CREATIVES

Cast

Queen Bette | Jeanette Cronin

Creative Team

Director | Peter Mountford for G.bod Theatre

Lighting Design | Harrie Hogan

Photography | Richard Hedger

Devised by Peter Mountford & Jeanette Cronin, from an original idea by Peter Mountford

Ticket Price

£10 - £26

WHEN

5 Nov - 23 Nov

WHERE

King's Head Theatre

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REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Even if your interest in Davis is fleeting, this engrossing little showcase is worth seeking out. A top stage moment of the year" - Sydney Morning Herald

★★★★★ "A 3-D, fully realised woman in a richly fascinating story that plays out over a tantalising 70 minute solo show. An absorbing yet light-hearted docudrama that brings to vivid life one of Hollywood’s pioneering greats. The real royal deal." - Stage Noise

“An incredible masterclass in monologued storytelling” - Blue Curtains Brisbane

"Vibrant, funny, and tremendously expressive. Dynamically paced, with unexpected stylistic changes developing between scenes to keep us attentive and fascinated." - Suzy Goes See

"Whether you go to get closer to this important and interesting female, or to see Cronin’s astonishing performance and manifestation, just make sure you go. This is a night you won’t forget in a hurry." - Lisa Thatcher

 

YOUR VISIT

Content Warnings: Smoking (one cigarette)

Age Rating: 14+

Runtime: 80 mins

Starting times for this show vary. Please note that latecomers may not be admitted. Please ensure you arrive at the venue with plenty of time.

Our bar and box office are open from one hour before the performance starts. 


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