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Paperback. Condition: New. 'Shall I tell you a secret? Anyone can be a queen, but a real queen wears the crown, she doesn't let the crown wear her.'It's 1908. Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Princess Dinubolu of Senegal is about to enter the beauty contest at the iconic Kursaal, Europe's largest entertainment complex. Meet Princess Essex.But how exactly did she get here? And is she all that she seems?Anne Odeke's play Princess Essex is a riotous, satirical comedy based on the amazing true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. An inspiring account of bravery, beauty and belonging, it was first performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2024, directed by Robin Belfield and starring the playwright as the Princess. Odeke went on to win Best Playwright at the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Four inspirational tales of Essex resilience intertwine to make an unmissable world premiere by the regions most exciting playwrights.The Essex Princess by Anne OdekeIts 1908 and Joannas planning to provoke the attention of Southend and the whole of the nation, by becoming the first black woman to compete in a beauty pageant.Fiza by Guleraana MirFizas moved home with her parents. Under dire circumstances At nearly 40. Will she pick herself up in time for the dreaded school reunion?Never Never Land by Kenny EmsonTags out with the lads in 1998 its his last night as a proper Essex boy. But there are last nights, and there are last nights.Everybody Gets Born by Sadie HaslerDaisys having a baby.Yep, right now.Actually having a baby.The drugs kick in, the room goes fuzzy, and Daisy finds herself back in 1978 in her mums glam band. Four inspirational tales of Essex resilience intertwine to make an unmissable world premiere by the regions most exciting playwrights. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: New. City of Bristol. Four inspirational tales of Essex resilience intertwine to make an unmissable world premiere by the region's most exciting playwrights.The Essex Princess by Anne OdekeIt's 1908 and Joanna's planning to provoke the attention of Southend and the whole of the nation, by becoming the first black woman to compete in a beauty pageant.Fiza by Guleraana MirFiza's moved home with her parents. Under dire circumstances. At nearly 40. Will she pick herself up in time for the dreaded school reunion?Never Never Land by Kenny EmsonTag's out with the lads in 1998 - it's his last night as a proper Essex boy. But there are last nights, and there are last nights.Everybody Gets Born by Sadie HaslerDaisy's having a baby.Yep, right now.Actually having a baby.The drugs kick in, the room goes fuzzy, and Daisy finds herself back in 1978. in her mum's glam band.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. 'Shall I tell you a secret? Anyone can be a queen, but a real queen wears the crown, she doesn't let the crown wear her.'It's 1908. Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Princess Dinubolu of Senegal is about to enter the beauty contest at the iconic Kursaal, Europe's largest entertainment complex. Meet Princess Essex.But how exactly did she get here? And is she all that she seems?Anne Odeke's play Princess Essex is a riotous, satirical comedy based on the amazing true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. An inspiring account of bravery, beauty and belonging, it was first performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2024, directed by Robin Belfield and starring the playwright as the Princess. Odeke went on to win Best Playwright at the 2025 Black British Theatre Awards.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. City of Bristol. Four inspirational tales of Essex resilience intertwine to make an unmissable world premiere by the region's most exciting playwrights.The Essex Princess by Anne OdekeIt's 1908 and Joanna's planning to provoke the attention of Southend and the whole of the nation, by becoming the first black woman to compete in a beauty pageant.Fiza by Guleraana MirFiza's moved home with her parents. Under dire circumstances. At nearly 40. Will she pick herself up in time for the dreaded school reunion?Never Never Land by Kenny EmsonTag's out with the lads in 1998 - it's his last night as a proper Essex boy. But there are last nights, and there are last nights.Everybody Gets Born by Sadie HaslerDaisy's having a baby.Yep, right now.Actually having a baby.The drugs kick in, the room goes fuzzy, and Daisy finds herself back in 1978. in her mum's glam band.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Shall I tell you a secret? Anyone can be a queen, but a real queen wears the crown, she doesn't let the crown wear her.'It's 1908. Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Princess Dinubolu of Senegal is about to enter the beauty contest at the iconic Kursaal, Europe's largest entertainment complex. Meet Princess Essex.But how exactly did she get here? And is she all that she seems?Anne Odeke's play Princess Essex is a riotous, satirical comedy based on the amazing true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. An inspiring account of bravery, beauty and belonging, it was first performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2024, directed by Robin Belfield and starring the playwright as the Princess.'A blast of summer fun. a saucy and subversive tale of pride, prejudice and petticoat power that will have you laughing till your cockles rattle. would have the Bard chortling into his candyfloss. Highly recommended' The Times'A convincing tribute to the first black woman to enter a British beauty pageant' Telegraph'A touching, intriguing tale with plenty of playfully subversive humour. There is a real pleasure in watching [the lead character] easily overcome the bumbling, two-dimensional bigots who stand in her way. a powerful message' The Stage'A fiery recreation of the 1970s era, channelling a very modern and crowd-pleasing spirit into the story of the mysterious Princess Dinubolu' Reviews Hub'A true indication of the power of theatre to entertain and educate. takes the audience on a whirlwind journey. an effective balance of comedy and hard-hitting themes. a rare achievement' Theatre Weekly'Entertaining as well as thought-provoking. another fresh hit for The Globe. A delightful and educational piece of theatre that deserves to be seen by audiences everywhere' Broadway World'Lively and groundbreaking. masterfully blends the cheeky, traditional humour of British seaside towns with a scathing critique of the deeply racist and misogynistic society [of the time]. The witty dialogue and comic scenes are peppered with nods and caricatures of classic music hall traditions. a playful, spirited energy that keeps the audience highly engaged' Theatre & Tonic A riotous, satirical comedy based on the amazing true story of the first woman of colour to enter a beauty pageant in the UK. First performed at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2024. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 128 pages. 7.75x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.