The Queen, The Knight and the Tower (Stage)
Tudor Murder mystery play. A determined queen seeks the truth about her missing brothers by confronts the a traitorous knight, on the eve of his execution.
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR W/C 26TH JANUARY 2026
James
- Age: late 50s
- Role: Former loyal knight, now imprisoned in the Tower of London awaiting execution for treason.
- Appearance: Worn and scarred from torture; overgrown hair, ragged clothing, yet retains dignity and poise.
- Personality: Sharp-witted, manipulative, defiant; capable of vulnerability and dark humour.
- Background: implicated in the disappearance of Elizabeth’s brothers and treason against the crown.
- Core Conflict: Torn between loyalty, ambition, and regret; seeks to preserve his legacy while resisting Elizabeth’s search for truth.
- Key Notes for Actor:
- Must convey strength eroded by suffering, layered with bitterness and flashes of humanity.
- Emotional range: defiance, regret, tenderness (especially toward his son), and moments of dark humour.
- Scenes involve intense verbal sparring, suppressed emotion, and moral ambiguity.
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