Vivat! Vivat Regina!
by Robert Bolt
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the historical context and the depiction of powerful female figures in 'Vivat! Vivat Regina!'. Many enjoy the dynamics between Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, though some feel the ambitious scope of the play leads to a cluttered narrative. While the introduction receives praise, a few reviewers find the overall execution lacking depth and engagement.
Synopsis
The play follows the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I, from shortly before the former's return to Scotland, through her marriage to Darnley, Rizzio's death, the scandal over Bothwell, Mary's imprisonment, Catholic plots, until her execution, closing as Spain's Armada is in active preparation.|Large cast
Press Reviews
"A vivid tapestry of passion, blood, majesty and death."
— Time
Publication
Vivat! Vivat Regina! is a historical play written by Robert Bolt and published by Samuel French (1972).
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Samuel French · 1972 · 94 pp
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