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  • Venue Charing Cross Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 30 July 2022
  • Running time 2 hours (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 11+

A majestic new comedy by award-winning TV and film writer John Goldsmith

From award-winning film and TV writer John Goldsmith (Victoria and Albert) comes this witty and irreverent new comedy, starring Charlie Condou (Coronation Street, Unforgotten, Nathan Barley) and Mary Roscoe (Ted Lasso, Unrelated).

The Throne is booking from 2022 at Charing Cross Theatre, London.

What is The Throne about?

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is in a spot of bother. Whilst on a school visit, and in need of a Royal ‘We’, she has become trapped in a portaloo with Derek, the Head of Science and a raging anti-monarchist. To make matters worse, this temporary ‘throne’ has been rigged with explosives by terrorists, and any attempt to escape will set it off. 

With no way to contact the outside world, the Queen and Derek must rely on each other as they wait anxiously to discover their fate. Will these two opposites be able to find some common ground? Will the flush hold up? And most important of all: will Derek discover if she really keeps marmalade sandwiches in that handbag?

Who’s in the cast of The Throne?

The cast features Charlie Condou, Mary Roscoe and Michael Joel Bartelle.

Creative team

Directed by Anthony Biggs with set & costume design by Gregor Donnelly, lighting design Chuma Emembolu and sound design by Chris Drohan. Casting director is Jane Deitch. Assistant director is Steven Moore.

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Performance Information

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Important Notes

Latecomers may not be admitted, and there is no readmittance once the performance has started.

Venue Information

Charing Cross Theatre , The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL

Nearest Tube or Train: Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Throne is playing at the Charing Cross Theatre in London
The running time of The Throne is 2 hours (including interval)
The age recommendations for The Throne are: 11+
Yes, The Throne has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Sunday
No, sorry, The Throne has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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