Handbagged - Vaudeville Theatre

Handbagged is a lighthearted yet clever speculation by MoiraBuffini on what might have transpired in the private meetings between The Queen and Margaret Thatacher during her eleven years as PM. The characters are portrayed by 2 actors each – both their younger and older selves, often times interacting with themselves. The two male supporting actors morph in and out of various historical figures who interacted with Thatcher and The Queen over the years. I wasn’t keen on them occasionally coming out of character to comment on the way the show was being depicted – except when Queen and Thatcher contended as to whether there should be an intermission or not.

It’s a witty, intelligent and enjoyable show, even for non-history buffs. Of course it did remind me of The Audience and while I didn’t enjoy it quite as much, it is a piece worth seeing.

Handbagged can be seen @ Vaudeville Theatre until 2nd August