The play is set in Brighton, 1852, on a day in the life of Sarah, an African girl, adopted by Queen Victoria and raised in the Queen’s circles. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Plus, there are no booking fees or hidden costs so the price you see is the price you pay. show’s suitability prior to purchase. The next act zooms more than a hundred years into the future, where a black couple have their intruding, well-meaning-but-kinda-racist white neighbours over for tea. If you have booked via a ticket agent they will also be in contact with you directly. Dawn Walton’s production lays on the ‘My Fair Lady’-style slapstick; Sarah is all poise, but Aggie clatters her cup on the saucer, gurns, then keels over from the pressure. Email * on the visual elements of a production as it unfolds. Outside, their white neighbours gawp at the windows. In order for us to serve our audiences the best we can, please do not get in touch with your point of sale if you have booked for performances after 31 May.   |, Due to the current pandemic various venues and productions are making announcements for their individual shows.
After perfecting tea etiquette, Sarah is due to return to Africa. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the footer of every email we send. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out Digital Limited. Queen Victoria makes a hilarious appearance. If you have booked directly with the theatre or show website for an affected performance, please be assured that they will contact you directly to arrange an exchange for a later date, a credit note/voucher or a refund. Friendly warning!

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It feels like eavesdropping on a table of strangers, struggling to make out the connections over the clatter of cups. The oldest and first dedicated online London theatre guide, News and tickets for over 250 West End & off-West End shows, Follow us for the latest theatre newsTwitter Facebook Instagram.