Three Chairs And A Hat Productions present a musical based on a slice of history that has most certainly gone under the radar. I was attracted to this show by just that, a small piece of Royal history, the story of a certain Mrs Pack who became a most unlikely wet nurse to baby Prince William, Duke Of Gloucester, in 1689.
The historical elements of this musical, one has to assume, are correct and researched. But this is very much a tongue-in-cheek, 'Horrible Histories'-esque show, and so one has to accept that choreography, costuming, make-up, hairstyles, and set, are all wrong and far too modern, and of course there is much multi-rolling too, with such a small cast playing many characters between them.
The actress who portrayed Mrs Pack more or less carried the show, and once you become used to this minimlist and unrealistic format, you are able to sit back and enjoy the humour.
I wanted to be both entertained and learn something more about King William and Queen Anne, and ultimately came away from this musical feeling a little let down.
I wanted to be both entertained and learn something more about King William and Queen Anne, and ultimately came away from this musical feeling a little let down.
Reviewer - Matthew Dougall
on - 24.8.22
on - 24.8.22
What a bizarre review. I saw this show and it was clearly about the exploitation of women at different levels of power, the way Princess (not Queen) Anne was obliged to undergo multiple miscarriages and stillbirths in the service of the dynasty, the way people disappear from history. Complaining that the set etc was ‘too modern’ is puzzling, were you expecting a Lucy Worsley documentary? I’m guessing you’re not a fan of, say, Hamilton? Also, I don’t think this set out to be a comedy, it was a story.
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