Helen Mirren is spectacular (no surprise there).
What did surprise me is how human she made the Queen, far more than she did in THE QUEEN.
I’m not particularly interested in the monarchy––I don’t rush out to buy PEOPLE when Kate’s on the cover––but this really did offer such a unique and fascinating glimpse behind the scenes that I felt like I wanted to give Helen/Elizabeth a great big sympathy hug.
Beyond that absolutely stunning stagecraft on every level, from actors who can get guffaws from merely a glance or a pause, to some of the most impressive onstage costume changes I’ve ever seen.
So so glad I got to see this before it closes on Sunday!
