…if we’re going to have a woman as Queen, why should I then have to put up with men like him?

On the eve of Queen Victoria’s coronation, a group of friends contemplate their (limited) choices in the yard of a workhouse.

Writer Eloise Pennycott

Director Dubheasa Lanipekun

cast Sam Loveridge, Gabrielle Ashford, Scarlet-Rose Elise, Samad Olukunle, Jess Senanayake

Producer Beth Bowden

Director of Participation Dani Parr

Assistant Director Takiyah Kamaria

Producing Assistant Olivia Collins

Dramaturg Sarvat Hasin

Dramaturg Support Hana Pascal Keegan and Emma Ma

Lighting Designer Fraser Craig

Sound Designer and composer Bryony Blackler

Music and Vocal Support Alice Eve

Costume Designer Bolu Dairo

An almeida theatre Young Company show

As part of Against the Tide a response show to 1536 by Ava Pickett.

PRODUCTION PHOTOS By Mark Dawson