Castle Hill Players Presents The Audience at The Pavilion Theatre From 13 November – 5 December
By Peter Morgan. Directed by Meredith Jacobs.
Experience the pulse of history in the year that would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday.
Peek behind the closed doors of Buckingham Palace, where Queen Elizabeth II holds private weekly meetings with her Prime Ministers. Both parties have an unspoken agreement never to repeat what is said.
From the creator of Netflix’s The Crown, this compelling drama breaks that contract of silence, imagining a series of pivotal meetings between the Downing Street incumbents and their Queen. From Churchill to Cameron, each Prime Minister has used these private conversations as a sounding board and a confessional – sometimes intimate, sometimes explosive.
History unfolds as the complexities of leadership, the weight of responsibility, and the human side of power are revealed. Sharp dialogue, rich characterizations, and more than a touch of humour, provides a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the British monarchy and the pivotal moments that have shaped a nation.
An extraordinary theatrical experience that brings history to life on stage.
‘Come for the Crown. Stay for the conversations.’ Meredith, Director
Castle Hill Players presents The Audience.
By Peter Morgan. Directed by Meredith Jacobs.
13 Nov – 5 Dec 2026 Wed, Fri, Sat 8PM, Sun 4PM
Pavilion Theatre, Castle Hill
Tickets $30, Concession $25
The Pavilion Theatre is located within the Castle Hill Showgrounds, Castle Hill
Bookings paviliontheatre.org.au/the-audience or call 02 9634 2929
Enquiries call 02 9634 3846 or email [email protected]
Media enquiries email Abby [email protected]
Cast and Creatives
Queen Elizabeth II – Kate Mannix
Equerry – Chris Lundie
John Major – Paul Sztelma
Winston Churchill – Paul Houchin
Young Elizabeth – Imogen Taylor
Harold Wilson – Steve Rowe
Bobo McDonald – Deb Lewis
Gordon Brown – James Winters
Anthony Eden – Stephen Snars
Tony Blair – Michael Stubley
Margaret Thatcher – Leigh Scanlon
David Cameron – Rod Bishop
James Callaghan – Chris Dunwell
Director: Meredith Jacobs
Lighting Design: Anna Weppner
Sound Design: Bernard Teuben
Video Design: Carly Vlok
Costume Design: Annette Snars
Set Design: Trevor Chase
