Following sell-out seasons in Sydney and Melbourne, G.bod Theatre is thrilled to announce the Queensland premiere of Queen Bette – a one-woman show starring Jeanette Cronin as iconic movie star Bette Davis at Brisbane’s Pip Theatre from 24 September 2024.
Bette Davis was one of the most iconic and gifted film actors of the 20th Century. This one-woman show retraces the remarkable steps of a true movie legend, from fledgling stage actress via an unrivalled glittering movie career that also saw her battling Warner Studios in an unprecedented attempt to gain independence as an artist.
In an intimate cabaret style, directed by Peter Mountford, Queen Bette follows her incredible life and makes reference to many of her most famous screen roles – in particular her fascination with Queen Elizabeth I (whom she played twice in two different movies, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) and 16 years later in The Virgin Queen (1955).
Davis fought hard all her life, had four husbands, two Oscars and a reputation as the biggest bitch in Hollywood. Queen Bette tells the whole story.
In this remarkable exploration of the glory days of Hollywood and the darker side facing female actors of the time, renowned Australian actress Jeanette Cronin (Holding the Man, The Boys, Parramatta Girls, Dark Voyager) returns to the role she was born to play.
Queen Bette is devised by Peter Mountford & Jeanette Cronin from an original idea by Peter Mountford
“Jeanette Cronin is a marvel as Davis in this compelling solo show.” – Australian Arts Review
Queen Bette
Pip Theatre, 20 Park Road, Milton (Brisbane)
Season: 24 September – 5 October 2024
Information and Bookings: www.piptheatre.org
Image: Jeanette Cronin as Queen Bette – photo by Richard Hedger