Using narrative, music and song, this play tells the story of Queen Victoria's extraordinary relationship with her servant, Abdul Karim. A romance set against world history.
If you're looking for a magical tale, which explores the injustices of imperial power, and offers students opportunities to explore dramatic devices such as setting changes, narrative and bit of history to boot, then this is an excellent choice for your GCSE students.
Your students will see a whole new side to Queen Victoria than the idea they might already have of her: this is essentially a story of love and companionship in the most unexpected of contexts, alongside the backdrop of historial, political and social divisions. Exploring the imperial power of Britain, questioning the imablances inherent within British society, as well as the racial injustices evident within this time, Gupta has managed to tackle difficult topics using an unusual and interesting moment in history. A play which is sure to surprise and ignite your students.
ISBN | 9781350190573 |
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