The Queen's Nanny

Wednesday 02 July 2025

Overview

Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy-drama. Marion ‘Crawfie…

Inspired by historical events, a royal scandal ignites a blistering fire between the steely Queen Mother and her children’s doting nanny in Melanie Tait’s sparkling new comedy-drama.

Marion ‘Crawfie’ Crawford adored her job as governess to Princesses Lilibet and Margaret Rose… until she was ostracised without warning, despite dedicating the best part of her life to raising, educating and caring for the young royals. The reason? A tell-all memoir. From the creative team behind the sell-out success of 'The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race', this blackly funny play imagines a series of pivotal moments between two strong-spirited women harbouring complicated resentment.