In Her Own Words: The Diana Tapes

See it if you're curious how the media & public perception is manipulated. You're curious to know more about Princess Di.

Don't see it if you find people of privilege feeling sorry for themselves annoying/ingratiating, whatever the circumstances.

Also The 2016 election made a lot of us aware of how media can be used to manipulate public perception. This show made me think even more about that, incl. how often we actually want to be manipulated, & the motivations (pure or not) of the people involved in doing so.

It also made me wonder if the Kardashians would have existed as such huge cultural phenoms w/o Di making it acceptable for everyone (even royalty) to divulge so much of their private life publicly. That's not to criticize Di -- the Kardashians are very different people w/very different aims -- it just gave me more perspective on how the media has even fewer boundaries nowadays (& we have ourselves in large part to blame).

I was too young when the events here happened to understand what was going on, so I'm glad this play gave me a chance to revisit then & better understand it now.

2 things I'd have liked more of: More "reveals" of Di's thinking (if possible). Less of a frenetic reporter/writer, who seemed a caricature.... Read more Read less

See it if you have not been satisfied by all of the videos from the UK. A fascinating bit of Diana's tale. Score is partner's 90 and my 70.

Don't see it if you had enough re: "D". Need a large production (2 chairs and a table here) It is a bit more than one hour.

Also Diana's story has to be told. It is fascinating. Jorge Morales Pico and Ana Christina Schuler are young talents to follow.

The sounds from the tape systems are not clear..... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy great drama in a small theater. Masterful performances of real characters based on true story. You felt like you were with them

Don't see it if you don't like any story about Princess Diana.

Also This is a tiny theater but comfortable seats. The four cast members gave intense performances. The person who played Diana really acted the part not just mimed the moves. I hope this show goes to a bigger theater, it deserves it. Powerful and intense drama and only about 70 minutes.... Read more Read less

See it if you are interested in Diana and the people who surrounded her.

Don't see it if you don't care about Diana and politics

See it if You are a big fan of the late Diana and you want to see everything about her.

Don't see it if You want a more professional production. The actress playing Diana imitated her mannerisms rather than inhabit her personality.

Also I went to a show on Tuesday August 22nd. I think my negative views may have been influenced by the fact that a 55 minute play started almost 25 minutes late with no explanation.... Read more Read less

See it if You watched any of the princess Diana specials and want to see something in person.

Don't see it if You don't like tabloids or news coverage sensationalism

See it if You loved her genuine spirit

Don't see it if You don't like the truth