The King's Speech
About The King’s Speech
Presented by Barn Theatre
By David Seidler
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, a 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 production from the acclaimed Barn Theatre blends humour, heart and high stakes in a beloved drama about duty, courage and finding one’s voice.Praise for previous productions
Reviews
“Deeply layered.” ★★★★
The Guardian (Haywire, 2025)
“Energetic and whole-hearted performances.” ★★★★
StageTalk Magazine (The Last Five Years, 2025)
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
All orders will be subject to a per transaction booking fee of £2.75
Dates & times:
Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 January 2027
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7.30pm
Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Running time:
This show has an interval
Age guidance:
12+
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