The Prince (London)
Closed 2h 25m
The Prince (London)
91%
91%
(2 Ratings)
Positive
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Mixed
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Members say
Profound, Funny, Ambitious, Moving, Clever

About the Show

The creator of Philosophy Tube - Abigail Thorn's new play that follows characters trapped in 'Henry IV Part I'.

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Critic Reviews (5)

The Stage (UK)
September 20th, 2022

"This is an admirably ambitious play, with tantalising ideas about the performance of gender and duty."
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WhatsOnStage
September 21st, 2022

"...'The Prince' is an entertaining and smart take on a history play. Not merely an adaptation, it is a bold, new and thought-provoking piece of writing."
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All That Dazzles (UK)
September 20th, 2022

"With sensational writing and a fantastic cast, 'The Prince' is an absolute revelation – a true King among plays."
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The Telegraph (UK)
September 20th, 2022

" 'The Prince' – a larkily self-aware rewrite of Henry IV Part I - employs largely original cod-Shakespearean dialogue ... embraces this idea as a logical extension of the Bard's own metatheatrical gaming around ideas of gender, performance and socially conditioned role play."
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The Guardian (UK)
September 22nd, 2022

"It’s a romp. At once a recognition of the fear of change and rejection and a celebration of open-armed community."
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