King Charles III and Blue Orange

Set in a ‘near future’, Mike Bartlett’s King Charles III draws on the form of Shakespeare’s history plays in terms of a five-act structure, juxtaposition of blank verse with prose, and satirical humour.

The Queen is dead, and Charles is at last King. Determined to assert his power, the new ruler vetoes a bill restricting freedom of the press, in disagreement with the Prime Minister. But the conflict cannot be resolved and he dissolves parliament, causing chaos.

As protests erupt across the country and the social fabric begins to fray, William and Kate try desperately to restore stability, but at a considerable cost. Meanwhile Camilla frets, politicians plot and Harry seeks a life and love beyond the confines of his royal role.

Suitable for those aged 14+.

King Charles III by Mike Bartlett

In the Playhouse at The Questors Theatre, Mattock Lane, Ealing W5 5BQ

26th, 27th, 29th, 30th April, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th May at 7:45pm, 28th April and 4th May at 2:30pm.

Prices £7-18 with opening night tickets £7 (50% off).

Full details and online booking.

Box Office: 020 8567 5184

Blue/Orange by Joe Penhall

Christopher is a young black patient confined to a psychiatric ward. He is due for release and wants to go home. The problem is that he thinks oranges are blue and that his doctor wants to section him.

The senior consultant believes it’s all a matter of culture and Christopher will be better off at home with “people who are just like him”. But are things so black and white? Should he stay or should he go?

This scathing yet comical tale challenges our pre-conceptions about race, mental illness, and the place of the NHS in Britain today.

In the Studio at The Questors Theatre, Mattock Lane, Ealing W5 5BQ

3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 9th 10th, 11th May at 7:45pm, 5th May at 2:30pm.

Prices £7-18 with opening night tickets £7 (50% off).

Full details and online booking.

Box Office: 020 8567 5184

1 May 2019