The Audience 
by Peter Morgan

directed by Stephen Daldry

Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry.

For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon The Crown was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions. 

Age Rating: UK 12A (12 and up)

Running Time: 170 minutes with intermission

General admission. The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy vaudeville-era theater that seats 100 — advance reservations encouraged. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online reservations end 1 hour before showtime. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, beer & wine available for purchase (no outside food or drinks please).

Accessibility: Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible. Open caption subtitles used to enhance everyone's understanding of the dialogue and we use the AudioFetch system to support patrons who use hearing aids (download the AudioFetch app from Apple or Google app stores for free and use with bluetooth-enabled hearing aids).