Prince Edward, bored with the constraints of monarchy, falls in love with an American divorcee, Wallis Simpson and gives up everything for her. Fans of The Crown will instantly recognise the first enactment of this royal twisted tale in the story of Wallis Simpson but is it a love story or is she a woman trapped by her own ambition, fuelled by the eye of the media?
BramwellBrand‘s latest historical musical, Wallis, tells the story of a woman swept away by circumstance, and the King who gave up his crown for her.
The musical duo behind BramwellBrand Productions, Jane Bramwell and Michael Brand “bring a lot of variety to their memorable songs” (The Scotsman) and return with “an exemplar of a very fine kind of theatre magic” (The Stage). Wallis features brand new sensational songs that will transport audiences back to the 1930s to experience the royal twisted tale of Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII.
Cast
Megan O’Hara – Wallis Simpson
Rhys Anderson – Edward VIII
Simon Pavelich – Ernest Simpson
Megan Beth–Pattie – Telephone Operator / Thelma Furness
Scott Coltman – Press / Benjamin Thaw / BBC Radio Announcer
Elspeth Day-Collins – Lead Telephone Operator / Lady Maud Cunard & Mary Raffray
Jasmine Elder – Telephone Operator/ Consuelo Thaw / Lady Diana & Cover Wallis
Andrew Williams – Press / Fruity Metcalfe / Stanley Baldwin
Creatives
Writers: Jane Bramwell & Michael Brand (BramwellBrand Productions)
Director: Joanna Harte
Producer: Katie Bennett
Musical Director: Richard Lewis