You could say with some justification that the United Kingdom’s monarchy is an outmoded, irrelevant part of that government which it can hardly afford. True, but it seems so civilized compared to the mess that we have made of our own political system. So in the midst of our highly contentious presidential campaign, come eavesdrop on Queen Elizabeth II, as seen in Peter … [Read more...]
‘The Audience,’ at the Maltz: Human is the head that wears the crown
To dramatize the past 65 years’ history of Great Britain, you only need to focus on that nation’s queen, Elizabeth II. That is precisely what playwright Peter Morgan has done in his Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit, The Audience, premiering locally Thursday at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. “Queen Elizabeth has been on the throne for seven decades. The collective history of … [Read more...]