Marcelo Dos Santos’ new comedy BACKSTAIRS BILLY is coming to London’s Duke of York’s Theatre for a limited run this winter.
The extraordinary story of the Queen Mother and her most loyal servant
Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in Marcelo Dos Santos’ hilarious new play BACKSTAIRS BILLY, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage.
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1979. Inside Clarence House, The Queen Mother’s receptions are in full swing and the champagne is flowing. Guiding the proceedings is William ‘Billy’ Tallon, holder of the royal corgis and Her Majesty’s loyal servant.
Outside, strikes are bringing the country to its knees and Britain is on the verge of changing seismically under Margaret Thatcher.
These two worlds are about to collide with dizzying consequences…..
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2 hours 15 minutes, including one interval
Luke Evans (William “Billy” Tallon), Penelope Wilton (The Queen Mother), Emily Barber (Annabel Maud/Lady Astlebury), Iawn Davies (Gwydion), Ian Drysdale (Kerr), Ilan Galkoff (Young Billy), Eloka Ivo (Ian), Michael Simkins (Mr Harrington-Bahr/Hugo McCoyd), Nicole Sloane (Mrs Harrington-Bahr/Lady Adeline), David Buttle, Keanu Adolphus Johnson, Amy Newton, Georgie Rhys and Jacob Ethan Turner (Palace Staff/understudies)
Michael Grandage (Director), Marcelo Dos Santos (Writer), Christopher Oram (Set & Costume Designer), Tom Rand (Costume Designer), Ryan Day (Lighting Designer), Adam Cork (Music & Sound Designer), Carole Hancock (Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Designer)
Age Guidance: 14+
'Penelope Wilton makes a marvellous Queen Mother in the best royal drama in a decade. Impeccably directed by Michael Grandage. Perfect.'
'Luke Evans delivers a performance that tilts between perfectionism and outrage'
'A gift for all who admire superlative acting'
'Real corgis. Acid putdowns. Full of delight.'
'Marcelo Dos Santos is a talented writer, with a distinctive voice and a welcome wit'
