New Writing, Musical theatre

The Queen is Mad

Joanna has always spoken her mind. When she unexpectedly becomes Queen, her father and husband are determined to silence her. She went down in history as Joanna the Mad – what if she wasn't insane, but furious? SIX meets Sondheim in this dark saga inspired by Catherine of Aragon's older sister. Featuring Locked Away, Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Prize finalist 2024. 'Funny, heartbreaking and rage-inducing' **** (AdventuresInTheatreland.com). 'Mmm, defiance!' (Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2). 'Evokes a classic theatrical sound... lilting melodies which melt into dissonant, menacing lullabies' (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk).