Princess Essex

Princess Essex

History. It’s in her hands.
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Discover the world of Edwardian seaside beauty pageants at the Globe this summer, as Princess Essex, a new play by Anne Odeke, bursts into our iconic open-air theatre.  It’s Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1908. Princess Dinubolu of Senegal enters a beauty contest at the iconic Kursaal, Europe’s biggest entertainment complex. Meet: Princess Essex.  A fast-paced, music-filled, empowering comedy based on the incredible true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. Writer and performer Anne Odeke (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Globe) makes her Globe playwriting debut, celebrating unapologetic authenticity, audacity, and challenging the stereotypes that we still cling to. 
Robin Belfield (Twelfth Night, RSC) makes his debut at The Globe directing this inspiring story of bravery, beauty and belonging. ‘Shall I tell you a secret? Anyone can be a Queen, but a real Queen doesn’t let the crown wear her, she wears the crown.’ 
 CONTENT GUIDANCE: This play contains racist and ableist language.

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Details

StartsFriday, 13 September 2024
EndsSaturday, 26 October 2024
Running TimeTo be confirmed.
CategoryPlay

Venue

VenueShakespeare’s Globe
AddressNew Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
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Nearest TubeMansion House/Cannon Street/London Bridge

Minimum Age

To be confirmed.

Important Notice

PLEASE NOTE: This is a roofless (open air) theatre. Performances go ahead in all conditions so dress for the weather!