Falling In Love Again

Synopsis:

It’s 1936.

Marlene Dietrich – the most famous female movie star in the world – is in London to make a movie.

News breaks that King Edward VIII is about to abdicate his throne in order to marry the American divorcée, Wallis Simpson.

Deeply concerned at the destabilization of Empire in the face of the growing Nazi threat Marlene, on the night before the abdication, has her chauffeur drive her to Fort Belvedere, the King’s country home.

Her plan is to seduce the King – her powers of seduction are legendary – thereby proving to him that Wallis Simpson is not irreplaceable and, therefore, not worthy of his abdication.

That evening, the King is alone at Fort Belvedere, save for the presence of the Keeper of the Privy Purse.

Beyond this point, the story has several versions.

This is one.

Character Breakdown:
MARLENE DIETRICH 34
KING EDWARD VIII  42

Running Time:  70 minutes

Production History:
World Premiere King’s Head Theatre, London 2020

Reviews:

*****‘.. a tantalising romantic fantasy.. deliciously entertaining and timely.. witty and wise.. box office gold.’
Camden New Journal
Sipora Levy, 24 January, 2020

****‘.. very believable.. both Ashton and Ramona are really great in their roles..  extremely sensual..  an impressive take on a turbulent period in history.. still feels very relevant.’
London Theatre 1
Terry Eastham, 17 January 2020

★★★★‘.. This story hits home..  There is a feeling that you are in the room with Marlene and Edward..  I encourage you to go along to the King’s Head Theatre and be that fly-on-the-wall!’
North West End
Caroline Worswick, 16 January 2020

****‘.. fascinating.. original.. closely observed.. cleverly drawn..’
The Review Chap
18 January, 2020

‘..a charming trip down memory lane and an entertaining way to keep today’s royal ‘scandal’ in perspective.’
London Living Large
J.C., 17 January, 2020

‘.. some delightfully fantastical moments..  if you enjoyed The Crown, Falling In Love Again offers an intriguing perspective on the abdication crisis, full of illuminating detail and insights into royal life that continue to be relevant today.’
British Theatre.com
Mark Ludman, 18 January, 2020

****‘..  an understated passion from both the writing and the acting..’
PlaysToSee.com
Richard Voyce, 19 January, 2020

‘..  an elaborate dance of seduction and demur..  This charming evening does beguile with its provocative ‘what if’.’
Jewish Renaissance
Judi Herman, 22 January, 2020

‘..  We thoroughly enjoyed this show.  It is both funny and sad, but ultimately uplifting..’
The Horror Hothouse
22 January, 2020

Excerpt available for download for free.