A unique insight into the political intrigues of Elizabethan England, as witnessed first-hand by "Bess of Hardwick". Bess was the closest female friend and Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth I and, at the same time, confidante to Mary Queen of Scots, whom Bess and her 4th husband (the Earl of Shrewsbury) kept under "house-arrest" for over 15 years until Mary's execution. "Who'd 'ave thought, this Derbyshire lass would one day be tab-hanging between two great queens?" Born a farmer's daughter, Bess "the commoner queen" rose to become the richest woman in Elizabethan England. She created the Cavendish dynasty and became a maker of queens. Her grand-daughter, Arbella Stuart, was second-in-line to James I and groomed by Bess to become queen and Bess counts amongst her descendants our current Queen Elizabeth II and her heirs to the throne via Lady Diana Spencer.The Life and Times of Bess of Hardwick - T1603930197Director Rikki Tarascs. Music Rod Adams. Lighting Rachel Cleary. Design Eleanor Field (Scenic Artist / Design Consultant). Performer Michelle Todd. Performer Seth Morgan (on film). Performer Tom Dussek (on film). Performer Matt Weyland (on film). Performer Delphine du Barry (dancer on film). | |
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| 2 May 19 | Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424 listing details L1283087247 |
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| 26 Apr 19 | Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford :: V120 listing details L0990046252 |
| 23 Apr 19 | Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield :: V979 listing details L0632776010 |
| 11 Apr 19 to 12 Apr 19 | Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27 listing details L0980360376 |
| 23 Mar 19 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L277259786 |
| 21 Mar 19 to 22 Mar 19 | Mansfield Community Arts Centre, Mansfield :: V454 listing details L01694850180 |
| 14 Mar 19 | Drill Hall, Lincoln :: V01422328453 listing details L2006042654 |
| 11 Mar 19 to 12 Mar 19 | Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham :: V0165922284 listing details L085701520 |
