The Audience (2017)
Produced by
Mirvish Productions and The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Playwright: Peter Morgan
Director: Christopher Newton
Venue
Run
January 17th, 2017 – January 26th, 2017
Synopsis
THE AUDIENCE takes theatregoers behind the walls of Buckingham Palace and into the private chambers of Queen Elizabeth II as she meets with each of her Prime Ministers through her 60 year reign, from when she was a young mother to now as a Great Grandmother. From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, through the charm offensive of Tony Blair right up to today’s meetings with the current incumbent David Cameron, the Queen advises her Prime Ministers on all matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. (mirvish.com)
Cast
| Anthony Bekenn | Equrry |
| Nigel Bennett | Harold Wilson |
| Evan Buliung | John Major |
| David Jansen | John Major |
| Ben Carlson | David Cameron / Bishop |
| Naomi Cronk | Young Elizabeth |
| Paul Essiembre | Anthony Eden / Bishop |
| Kate Hennig | Margaret Thatcher |
| Kevin Klassen | Tony Blair / Footman |
| John B. Lowe | Winston Churchill / Detective |
| Rob McLaughin | Private Secretary / Archbishop / Detective |
| Fiona Reid | Queen Elizabeth 2 |
| Ray Strachan | Footman |
| Melanie Whyte | Mistress of the Robes / Lady-in-Waiting |
| Stefanie Wiens | Bobo MacDonald / Lady-in-Waiting |
| Ellen Denny | Understudy |
| Victor Ertmanis | Understudy |
| Gabrielle Jones | Understudy |
Creative Team
| Peter Morgan | Playwright |
| Christopher Newton | Director |
| Christina Poddubiuk | Set and Costume Designer |
| Scott Henderson | Lighting Designer |
| John Lott | Sound Designer |
| Shannon Vickers | Dialect Coach |
| Sharon Ryman | Wig Designer |
| Wendy Gorling | Movement Coach |
| Tyler Sainsbury | Assistant Set Designer |
Production
| Dianne Woodrow | Stage Manager |
| Linsey Callaghan | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Chris Pearce | Rehearsal Stage Manager |
| Katherine Dermott | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| Jackie Parkin | Dog Trainer |
| John Still | Head Electrician |
Staff
| Mike Puhacz | Head Carpenter |
| Guy Gualtieri | Head of Properties |
| Blair Egglestone | Head of Flies |
| Lisa Sheaves | Head of Wardrobe |
| Helen Gregor | Head of Wigs |
