Portrait of a Queen
By William Francis
The dialogue is composed of the actual words of the personages represented—a stunning integration of history and theatre. And what personages! The portrait is basically that of Queen Victoria, from the volatile young girl to the wise and crafty old lady who ruled one-fourth of the earth; but surrounding her are the greatest men of an entire century, particularly Gladstone and Disraeli, whose forensic encounters contributed so gloriously to the English language. All is told, nothing withheld. Here are the words that shaped the destinies of nations, enduring as poetry.
Photos
Cast
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Stanley Whittaker | Director |
| Stephen Hall | Ballad Monger |
| Alec Burton | King Leopold of the Belgians |
| Olwen Stansfield | Victoria |
| Frank Seddon | Lord Melbourne & other ministers |
| Cyril Smith | The Bishop of Durham |
| Margaret Ainscow | Lady in waiting to the Queen |
| Muriel West | Lady in waiting to the Queen |
| William Ashworth | The Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Alan Ratcliffe | Prince Albert |
| Jeff Heys | Gentleman of the Press |
| William Lancaster | Gentleman of the Press |
| William Ashworth | Gentleman of the Press |
| Cyril Smith | Viscount Palmerston |
| Roy Preston | William Gladstone |
| Stanley Whittaker | Benjamin Disraeli |
| Roger Medlock | Footman |
| Mark Preston | Footman |
| Alan Hindle | Footman |
| Neil Hulton | Footman |
Past Production
This show ran from 14th April 1971 - 17th April 1971.
Venue
Rawtenstall College of Further Education
Haslingden Road
Rawtenstall
BB4 6RA