About the Show

The UK premiere of Peter Smith's musical exploration of Princess Diana's infamous 1995 TV interview.

Performing artist & musician Peter Smith puts the mysticism around Diana, Princess of Wales under the microscope in the UK premiere of his new show. Peter explores why it’s so easy for people to love, or hate people that we’ve never met, shining a light on the Princess' infamous interview with BBC journalist Martin Bashir.

Peter Smith’s 'DIANA' combines music, monologues, dance, and comedy in this meditation on self-love, idol worship & bodily autonomy.

This production is recommended for ages 16+.

Critic Reviews (4)

"Don't let the tantalising title fool you – this apparent tribute to the late princess is barely such a thing at all, and pretty ghastly"
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“I can believe there is a plan to it all, but it still feels like a restless one-way conversation...There are a few jokes, but on final preview it played largely to silence. What and who are we watching, and why? The Diana allusions aren’t nearly enough to answer any of these questions.”
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“Smith’s monologue doesn’t dwell on the text of Bashir’s interview, but uses a handful of Diana’s quotes as a springboard for a personal story about love, self-awareness and female repression.”
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“While the title refers to Diana, the late Princess of Wales, her role feels vague...I’d say ‘Peter Smith’s Diana’ peters out, but it barely gets going.”
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