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Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
Theatre; Comedy + Main House

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

An icon. A legend. A very stupid show.

Following a sold out, award winning run at the Edinburgh Fringe, 'Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story' is making a royal visit.

Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know our story of Diana? We very much doubt it.

Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life. Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy – this unique celebration of the peoples princess is as hilarious as it is tasteless. 

A show from harbingers of theatrical chaos Awkward Productions (Gwyneth Goes Skiing, how to live a jellicle life), written and performed by Linus Karp and created with support from Arts Council England.

 

CAST & CREATIVES

CAST

Diana | Linus Karp

Charles, Camilla and Others | Joseph Martin

The Queen | Geri Allen

God | Zina Badran

 

CREW

Writer, Director, Producer | Linus Karp

Co-Director, Producer, Additional Material, Stage Manager | Joseph Martin

Original Music | Wez Maddocks

Designer | Amy Pitt

Choreography | Sam Carlyle

LX Design | Ebbe Rodtborg

Additional LX Design | James Appleby

Associate Producers | Karim-Pasha Ladbon, Ryan Ludick

Video Design and Editing | Daniel Boylett

Puppetry Consultant | Tara Boland

Make Up Artist | Carrot

Photography, Videography | Dave Bird

Ticket Price

£10 - £28

WHEN

17th April - 5th May

WHERE

King's Head Theatre

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REVIEWS

"Outrageous triumph" - Edgar Wright

"One of my fave Edinburgh experiences ever. Cried with laughter" - Rob Madge, My Son's A Queer

"Diana I love you" - Kate Nash

“Hilarious, joyful and ridiculous to the point of sublime” - Deborah Frances-White, The Guilty Feminist

WINNER - The Laura Award
WINNER - OffFest Award Best Play
RUNNER UP - Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence

★★★★★ "A masterclass" - The Skinny
★★★★★ "Perfectly imagined" - The National
★★★★★ "As poised and polished as it is anarchic and outrageous." - London Theatre 1
★★★★★ "Unexpected, uninhibited and unhinged" - Edinburgh Reviews
★★★★★ "A riot from beginning to end" - The Wee Review
★★★★★ "Nothing short of spectacular" - Lisa in the Theatre
★★★★★ "Diana may have been the People’s Princess, but it’s a safe bet that Karp is the Fringe’s." - Corr Blimey
★★★★★ "Very inventive, incredibly funny" - The Real Chrisparkle
★★★★★ "A one hit K.O of satire and silliness" - Binge Fringe
★★★★★ "Gleeful absurdist comedy at its finest" - Culture Fix
★★★★★ "The most unhinged piece of theatre in existence"- Broadway Baby
★★★★★ "Brings the laughs fast and furious" - Jack the Lad Magazine
★★★★★ "Absolute hilarity and chaos" - Rhys Reviews
★★★★★ "Potentially the most fun you could have at the theatre!" - The Theatre Talk
★★★★★ "Zany, madcap, original, clever, funny, sharp hysterical, breathtakingly inventive" - The Review Chap
"Repellent trash" - Daily Mail

YOUR VISIT

Content Warnings: Flashing lights, strong language, audience participation, Camilla Parker Bowles

Age Guidance: 16+

Running Time: 75 mins


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