Elizabeth & Raleigh – Late But Live
October 7, 2008 – 9:47 am | by Peekay
It’s a very impressive line-up of comedians involved in this production. From Stewart Lee (“Jerry Springer the Opera”, “Lee and Herring”) as writer, Miles Jupp () as potato-fiend Sir Walter Raleigh, and the legend that is Simon Munnery as a disturbing and hilarious Queen Elizabeth. Fun and laughs are near guaranteed.
This is the second time this trio have attempted this type of historical comedy show, last year they tackled Johnson & Boswell to great success during the Edinburgh festival and subsequent tour.
They’ve repeated the winning formula this year but have shifted their focus to the relationship between Raleigh and his Queen.
Both strong performers perform and sell the gags with perfect timing and go along with the weirder elements of Lee’s script – where else can you see a bouncing Queen? They are joined by Jane Watkins who adds the musical elements to the show.
All in all a great night out, barely classifiable, very funny, slightly rude and just a tad historical!
