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Queen Milli of Galt

Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3w, 2m

Gary Kirkham

"A breezy, witty, warmly romantic. One of the most promising new plays I have seen in the last five years!" - Robert Mitchell
"...engaging, moving, well deserving of the standing ovation." - The Citizen
A lovely romantic comedy with a handy supply of humor, this play is a genuinely witty exploration of unexpected love.In 1972, the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) dies while living in exile at the age of 78. Two weeks later in Canada, an 80 year-old woman from a small town named Galt has her tombstone engraved, claiming to be his wife. A young journalist appears at her door, eager for answers. Flashback to 1919 for a love story unlike most others.

Queen Milli of Galt

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period, Docudrama/Historic, Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences, Adult, Senior
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! 2004 Samuel French Canadian Playwriting Contest

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Summary

Based on a true story. A lovely romantic comedy with a handy supply of humor, this play is a genuinely witty exploration of unexpected love. In 1972, the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) dies while living in exile at the age of 78. Two weeks later in Canada, an 80 year-old woman from a small town named Galt has her tombstone engraved, claiming to be his wife. A young journalist appears at her door, eager for answers. Flashback to 1919 as Edward, then holding the official title of the Prince of Wales, visits Canada as an emissary of the King. Bored with the pomp and circumstance, he slips away from his official duties and begins a romance with a charming young woman.

History

Queen Mili of Galt premiered at the King Street Theatre, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada by Theatre & Company in September 2001.

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Performing Groups

1972:
OLD MILLI - 82, Millicent Milroy: a retired school teacher; performed by the actor playing Milli
JOURNALIST - 20 , a young journalist; performed by the actor playing Edward

1919:
MILLI - 29, Millicent Milroy: a school teacher
EDWARD - 24, Edward Prince of Wales: the heir to the throne
MRS. MILROY - 50, Milli’s mother: a widow
MONA - 30, Desdemona Singleton: an actress
GODFREY - 50, Sir Thomas Godfrey: Edward’s handler

  • Time Period 1970s, 1920s
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

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"A breezy, witty, warmly romantic. One of the most promising new plays I have seen in the last five years!" - Robert Mitchell

"...engaging, moving, well deserving of the standing ovation." - The Citizen

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Gary Kirkham

Gary Kirkham
Gary Kirkham is an award winning Canadian playwright. His play, Queen Milli of Galt, won the Samuel French Canadian Playwriting Competition and has had several productions including Theatre Aquarius, Theatre & Company, Rosebud Theatre, The Blyth Festival, and Chemainus Festiv ...
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