The Queen's Nanny
Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama.
Thursday 10 July
Buy Tickets SubscribeInspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama.
Thursday 10 July
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Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy drama.
Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating the best part of her life to raising, educating and caring for the young royals. The reason? A tell-all memoir.
From the creative team behind the sell-out success of The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race, this blackly funny play imagines a series of pivotal moments between two strong-spirited women harbouring complicated resentment.
Photo Credit: Brett Boardman
Playwright Melanie Tait
Director Priscilla Jackman
Assistant Director Miranda Middleton
Set Designer Michael Hankin
Costume Designer Genevieve Graham
Lighting Designer Morgan Moroney
Composer and Sound Designer James Peter Brown
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body
Proudly funded by NSW Government
THE QUEEN’S NANNY was commissioned by Ensemble Theatre through its Commissioners’ Circle
“Melanie Tait is a playwright with a sharp eye for human foibles and how they play out between people’’ (For 2023’s A Broadcast Coup) - Stage Noise
★★★★1/2 “Superbly written” - Musical Theatre AU
★★★★ "Melanie Tait has threaded the needle between sensationalist drama and cosy character study with the skill of a master seamstress." - Cultural Binge
In English
Wheelchair accessible: for wheelchair or accessibility requirements, or if you anticipate needing assistance from a staff member on the day of the event, please contact the Box Office on 02 6926 9688 or email boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au
National Companion Card accepted: for more information on companion card eligibility go here - https://tinyurl.com/WWcompanioncard. To organise a companion ticket contact the Box Office on 6926 9688 or boxoffice@civictheatre.com.au
This performance is part of SEASON 2025.
Choose four (4) shows from the sixteen (16) on offer. Enjoy multiple benefits including discounted tickets, the option to exchange to another Season show and the ability to pay as the year unfolds. For more information hit the Subscribing button.
Date & Time:
Thursday 10 July, 7:30pm
Foyers, Box Office and Bar open one hour before the show starts.
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval)
Ticket Prices:
Adult $60.00
Civic Theatre Member $55.00
Concession $55.00
Group 4+ $55.00
Youth under 25 $40.00
Child Under 15 $30.00
SUBSCRIBER PRICES
Adult Subscriber $55.00
Concession Subscriber $50.00
Youth Under 25 Subscriber $35.00
Restrictions
Recommended ages 12+
Adult themes, use of theatrical haze, gun shots and flashing lights
Venue:
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Burns Way off, Tarcutta St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
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