Inside Clarence House, however, it’s business as usual; The Queen Mother (Penelope Wilton) is entertaining the usual quirky parade of guests, ably supported by her favourite page Billy (Luke Evans). Backstairs Billy presents an interesting story based on the life of William ‘Billy’ Tallon, who was one of the Queen Mother’s servants for some 50 years. While there are many enjoyable elements, this camp comedy is rather frivolous and frothy – it’s very much theatre as light entertainment. Backstairs Billy offers up a couple of hours of easy entertainment – and while sometimes that’s enough, it’s hardly the most essential viewing on the West End right now. GAY TIMES gives Backstairs Billy – 3/5More information can be found here.

Source: The Times November 09, 2023 08:21 UTC