Review by anonymous
June 06, 2022 certified reviewerWhat I liked
The story was of Lady Di’s life was beautifully distilled into a sharp and insightful view of her inner world, ending in the triumph of her casting off an oppressive family system and royal dictates. It was raw and vibrantly told.
I really like how the show captured the angst of this woman imprisoned by societal pressures and her own fairy tale wishes, and how it allows for us to relate it to our own imprisonments, as well as the belief we can also break free.
A prescient story, with women’s bodies and rights under siege.
What I didn't like
It was preview, so hopefully the theatre will fix a few small technical (sound & light) adjustments for opening.
My overall impression
This show is an absolute must see! If you only see one show this year, make it this one. Tremendous performance by Charlotte Munson who wrote and starred in this one woman musical. The music was both haunting and uplifting and Charlotte’s singing, glorious. The story of Lady Diana was presented in a surprisingly fresh and personal way, told with smart comedic touches and heartfelt empathy for the difficulties Lady Di faced from her fraught childhood to her failed marriage. The technical aspects of lights and projections were really effective in carrying the story forward, as were the creative use of costumes and props. A very powerfully moving production! Brava.
