The Empress Tanika Gupta

Name: The Empress By Tanika Gupta
SKU: 9781849434904
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The Empress by Tanika Gupta

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Summary

The remarkable hidden stories of ayah Rani and the true story of the relationship between Queen Victoria and servant Abdul Karim. This new play brings Victorian London to life in a way never seen before.

The Empress Summary

The Empress by Tanika Gupta

It is the Jubilee! Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, 1887. At Tilbury Docks, Rani and Abdul step ashore after the long voyage from India. One has to battle a society who deems her a second class citizen, the other forges an astonishing entanglement with the ageing Queen who finds herself enchanted by stories of an India she rules but has never seen. The Empress uncovers remarkable unknown stories of 19th century Britain, the growth of Indian nationalism and the romantic proclivities of one of our most surprising monarchs.

The Empress Reviews

"'The Empress is a delightful & insightful evening' What's On Stage 'Tanika Gupta's fascinating new theatre production has got "make this into a movie" written all over it' Telegraph 'Gupta's play records the rage felt at the injustices of imperial domination' Guardian 'breathtakingly beautiful - The epic journey of the five characters in The Empress is not only magical and intoxicating, but historically enlightening.' Birmingham Mail 'The Empress brings a hidden part of British history gloriously to life.' Artswrap 'Tanika Gupta's new play kicks off from an idea that is almost profligately rich in potential.' Independent"

About Tanika Gupta

Tanika Gupta has written for theatre, radio, film and television. She was the winner of both the John Whiting Award for her play The Waiting Room and the winner of the 2004 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for "Fragile Land"/"Hobson's Choice" (2004). Tanika is an Honorary Fellow at Rose Bruford College and was awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2008 for Services to Drama.

Additional information

Sku

GOR005248515

ISBN 13

9781849434904

ISBN 10

1849434905

Title

The Empress by Tanika Gupta

Author

Tanika Gupta

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year published

2013-04-01

Number of pages

144

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us