The Empress and Me

T01377517737
Lizzie Yu, daughter of a Chinese Diplomat and Eurasian mother, was raised in France to be every bit the Victorian Lady, but when her father is recalled home she suddenly finds herself living in the Forbidden City, entangled in the politics of the Chinese Court and lady-in-waiting to the infamous Empress Cixi. The amazing true story of the Princess Der Ling who, following her unique experience of life at the Manchu court and close relationship with the Empress Dowager, became an international celebrity.

Author

Ross Ericson

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Archive :: production:T01377517737, play:S487504084, venue:V423

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Production details

Royal Festival Hall Blue Room. Part of China Changing Festival.