The Hollow Crown
July 26-27, 2013 - Common Ground Theatre, Durham, NC
August 1-4, 2013 - Sertoma Amphitheater in Bond Park, Cary, NC

This entertainment by and about the Kings and Queens of England includes music, poetry, speeches, letters and other writings. The players bring to life the writings of royals from William I to Victoria; the three singers intersperse songs from the proper period - some of which are sad tunes on the death of kings while others are uproariously funny.

A favorite of the Royal Shakespeare Company, The Hollow Crown has enjoyed perennial success since it hit the stage in 1961.  What makes The Hollow Crown remarkable is that, in some instances, the audience is hearing the story in the monarch's own words.  The play is not a history lesson, though, but a piece of entertainment.  The Hollow Crown will appeal to those with or without a firm grasp on the past. Theatre is exciting for people when they learn something new!