The Queen, Shakespeare and Me - Brighton Fringe
The Queen, Shakespeare and Me
Affectionate musical comedy tribute to a thoroughly modern, fully empowered female role model – a woman who headed up a country & united a commonwealth for over 70 years, earning respect, admiration & affection from around the world.

This powerful, colourful lady head of state reflects on her long life and reveals her "all" to her people – her undying love for her corgis, the men in her life, her singlehanded success at forging peace processes, her unexpected, delightful designs for leading the country, with a surprise "coming out" at 96. "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety"

You are regally commanded to join Her Majesty for tea, free cake & biscuits, and a glimpse into unseen aspects of her life. With audience participation, SingalongaLiz, Shakespeare & quiz. We may mourn her passing and the end of an era, but HM would not have wished us to be miserable.

Don't miss the UK’s answer to Mrs Maisel! Handbag – the regal older lady’s Fleabag!

Cast & Creative Team


Star Performer, Director/Producer - Carole Shaw
Photography - David Barron
Graphic Design - Mill Goble

Reviews


A cultural awakening that is not afraid to challenge our viewpoints of the monarchy and life

- Theatre in Brighton

, ★★★★

Irreverent without being offensive to anyone other than the most straight-laced of royalists

- Mark Tournoff, Fun & Laughter Mob

A solid, warm performance with delightfully silly moments

- The Reviews Hub

, ★★★

Company: Carole Shaw & Queen Enterprises

(Website)

Genre: Comedy

Duration: 60 mins


Venues: Grania Dean Studio (Lantern Theatre @ ACT)Laughing Horse @ The Temple Bar


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 18+ (Restriction)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

 Audience Interaction Audience Interaction

May 18, 2026

6.45pm

Laughing Horse @ The Temple Bar

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid

May 19, 2026

6.45pm

Laughing Horse @ The Temple Bar

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid

May 20, 2026

6.45pm

Laughing Horse @ The Temple Bar

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid

May 21, 2026

6.45pm

Laughing Horse @ The Temple Bar

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid

Standard: £10

Conc: £8 paid


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