The King's Speech

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David Seidler’s The King’s Speech tells the remarkable story of Bertie, Duke of York, who must overcome a debilitating stammer in order to fulfil his destiny as King George VI. With the support of unconventional Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue, Bertie is forced to confront his fears and find his voice at a pivotal moment in British history.

The world is listening… 

A country on the precipice of another terrible war. An abdicated king. A constitutional crisis. And the only man who can provide hope for the nervous British public is Bertie – a man who is shy, unprepared for monarchy and, worst of all, has a debilitating speech impediment. 

With the future of the monarchy, and Britain itself, on the line, an historic radio address looms over a man who can barely stammer through full sentences. Desperate, Bertie and his family turn to an unconventional speech therapist from Australia to turn him into the king Britain can believe in. 

As royal protocol meets unorthodox challenges, what emerges is an unlikely but deeply meaningful friendship. 

Adapted from the Oscar-winning film, this exciting new stage production from the acclaimed Barn Theatre blends humour, heart and high stakes in a beloved drama about duty, friendship, courage and finding one’s voice.