The Audience - 2013 - 7/10

Theatre junkies, assemble!
During the Covid lockdown, the National Theatre began limited airing of stage classics.
Queen Elizabeth II has held weekly meetings with the Prime Minister since Churchill.
Twelve PMs (when this was performed. Since then May and Johnson as of 2020).
Outside of the spotlight and acting out for cameras and constituencies, this show humanizes the politicians.
The Queen (Helen Mirren) has been around the block and has a wry sense of humor.

Most of the exchanges sparkle. Of particular note are talks with Wilson and Thatcher.
This strikes me as a highly “English” play.
Meaning, unless you really know British history from the 1960’s on, you will be adrift.