LadyCake

Marie Antoinette – teen icon, loving mother, draconian villain, murdered queen. How easy is it to tear a woman from her throne?

LadyCake is a modern re-fashioning of the myths surrounding the infamous last queen of France – Marie Antoinette – who lived like a rock star against the backdrop of a blood-thirsty revolution.

But ultimately, LadyCake is just a story about a girl.

An electrifying and darkly witty piece that sees a flamboyant collision between 18th century France and the modern day, LadyCake contends with the way speculation, gossip, assumption and physical criticism can cruelly undermine a woman. Using Marie Antoinette as the leading lady, Three Birds Theatre dives into a colourful and captivating world of luxury, revolt and too much cake. LadyCake shows that there is more to someone than just a simple myth about a woman without a heart … or a head.

Ladycake premiered as part of the 2016 Poppy Seed Theatre Festival.

A Three Birds Theatre Production

Written, directed and performed by Candace Miles, Madelaine Nunn and Anna Rodway

Sound Design by Liam Bellman-Sharpe

Lighting Design by Jason Crick

Costume Design by Lucy Wilkins

Set Design by Anastasia Poppenberg

Stage Management by Liam Mantesso

Photography by Sarah Walker 

Hero Image by Jules Tahan