Review: Our American Queen at London's Bridewell Theatre
A review of 'Our American Queen', a new play about Kate Chase's political machinations during the 1864 US election. On at London's Bridewell Theatre until 7 February.
A review of 'Our American Queen', a new play about Kate Chase's political machinations during the 1864 US election. On at London's Bridewell Theatre until 7 February.
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