In 1587, the rivalry between two queens reached its climax by the execution of Mary Stuart. Her cousin Elizabeth II did not have any other choice. Executing her rival meant saving one’s own neck and securing a place in power.
Who are Elizabeth and Mary today? The Qu*een applies the tragic story of two monarchs as a starting point for a discussion about women in power. It raises questions about what a woman must go through not only to attain power, but also to keep it. It tells a story of rivalry, but also of hidden kinship. It speaks about objectification and systemic pressure, and takes the audience into an absurd electoral game show.
The Qu*een is an original devised production that combines theatrical improvisation with other forms of theatre. It invites the audience to become part of the action, to bring in their own opinions, and to influence the final shape of the performance.
Who are Elizabeth and Mary today? The Qu*een applies the tragic story of two monarchs as a starting point for a discussion about women in power. It raises questions about what a woman must go through not only to attain power, but also to keep it. It tells a story of rivalry, but also of hidden kinship. It speaks about objectification and systemic pressure, and takes the audience into an absurd electoral game show.
The Qu*een is an original devised production that combines theatrical improvisation with other forms of theatre. It invites the audience to become part of the action, to bring in their own opinions, and to influence the final shape of the performance.
Authors: God Save the Drama Queen
Directed by: Alžběta Nováková
Concept: God Save the Drama Queen and kol.
Dramaturgy: Lukáš Valíšek
Set Design and Costumes: Karolína Jansová
Music: Tanita Yankova
Lighting design: Kristýna Hauptová
Video: Willem Laszlo and Martin Třešňák
Cast: Pavla Vítek Sedláčková, Alžběta Nováková, Tanita Yankova
Directed by: Alžběta Nováková
Concept: God Save the Drama Queen and kol.
Dramaturgy: Lukáš Valíšek
Set Design and Costumes: Karolína Jansová
Music: Tanita Yankova
Lighting design: Kristýna Hauptová
Video: Willem Laszlo and Martin Třešňák
Cast: Pavla Vítek Sedláčková, Alžběta Nováková, Tanita Yankova