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Handbagged

by Moira Buffini
A Theatre Nation Partnerships production, produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch

Silhouettes of two women, one wearing a crown, dressed formally with pearl necklaces. The crowned figure holds a purple handbag with

Booking and details

6 February — 17 May 2025
Tour dates

11 years of weekly, behind-closed-doors meetings, where the destiny of a nation is shaped.

Moira Buffini’s clever, funny and charming political comedy unlocks the palace door, imagining the untold conversations of two of history’s most powerful women, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II.

Ronald Reagan, Denis Thatcher and an ensemble of familiar faces add to the biting satire and sharp humour as the gloves come off and personalities clash.

25 years later, with both women now gone, their shadows still loom large, as this Theatre Nation Partnerships production, produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, explores the legacy of this divisive premiership, leaving audiences to question what they truly know about those who decide our nation’s destiny.

Handbagged by Moira Buffini is touring as part of our Theatre Nation Partnerships network.

Suitability

Recommended for ages 12+

Supporters

Theatre Nation Partnerships is generously supported by Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants and Garfield Weston Foundation.

Handbagged was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme and is a Theatre Nation Partnerships production, produced by Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch.

Logo for Theatre Nation Partnerships, Produced by Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Supported by National Theatre

Cast to be announced

Artistic team

Writer

Moira Buffini

Director

Alex Thorpe

Producer

Francesca Clark

Access

A pre-recorded audio description will be available for all shows.

Please visit the websites of tour venues for details of available BSL interpreted and captioned performance dates.