Tanika Gupta's play explores the relationship between three characters - Queen Victoria, Abdul Karim her servant and Rani Das an Indian nanny.
The Empress was directed by Emma Rice, Artistic Director of Kneehigh Theatre. It played in the Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon from 11 April to 4 May 2013.
Studying The Empress
The text has been added to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Literature syllabus as part of the Lit in Colour programme, introducing new plays that create a representative and inclusive drama experience within the English curriculum.
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We also created a series of seven short films, based on the 2013 production, with Playwright Tanika Gupta, 2013 Director Emma Rice, 2013 Designer Lez Brotherston and 2013 Choreographer Ankur Bahl.
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