Handbagged
by Moira Buffini

Name: Handbagged
Brand: Moira Buffini
SKU: 9780822240938
Rating: 3.76 (4 reviews)

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Highlights

Female

Male

Unit Set/Multiple SettingsComedy

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the exploration of the relationship between Queen Elizabeth and Margaret Thatcher, finding it both original and engaging. However, some suggest that a solid understanding of Thatcher's time is required for full appreciation, which may limit its audience appeal.

Original and funnyEngaging portrayal of two iconic figuresGreat quotes and writingRequires background knowledge of Thatcher's era

Synopsis

Handbagged; The hit play about Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, handbags, hairspray and sensible shoes.

Press Reviews

"[HANDBAGGED] is an evening of twinkling meta-theatre larkiness…In lesser hands this might prove irritating, but Buffini [handles] it with such delicate wit that this titanic struggle between two women of different backgrounds but of similar ages—both shaped by fathers they adored—becomes fascinating and affecting…It’s a show that cleverly explores the nature of history [and] reminds us that, while we remember the great events of our time, they tell us nothing about the everyday lives affected by the decisions of those in power."
— The Guardian (UK)