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QUEENS
(Full Length)

King Henry VIII is trapped in purgatory and bound to his throne by a sinister Fool, and the ghostly Women in White. Here in his gilded cage, he is forced to relive the sins he committed against his  Queens and court, over and over again for an eternity.

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Queens is a large-cast historical drama about King Henry VIII and his six wives, written for schools, youth and community theatre.

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Students performing Queens by Kristen Doherty – a full length, female heavy, ensemble play for schools

PLAY DETAILS

  • Cast size: 10-30+ roles

  • Girl Heavy. Gender Flexible.

  • Length: 90 Minutes

  • Style: Gothic Drama. Black Comedy. 

  • Suitable for: Middle and High School, College, Youth and Adult Theatre Companies.

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One Act – 40 minutes. Award-winning competition version. Ideal for UIL and one act festivals.​ 

Full Length – 90–100 minutes Expanded dramatic version for schools and community theatre.​

* Queens is on the UIL Approved list. 

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The Tudor history, and the story of Henry VIII and his six wives, woven through Queens is factually accurate and has been verified by a Tudor Historian. The script integrates a multitude of original source documents; letters, eye-witness accounts, 16th century children’s rhymes and song lyrics. There are opportunities to integrate physical theatre, dance and song into the staging of your production .

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