The Audience

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, April 21 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen encore of the acclaimed British stage production “The Audience”. There will be two shows at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Academy Award, Golden Globe, Tony and Emmy-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit production “The Audience”, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. From Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher and David Cameron, the Queen advised her prime ministers on matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch. Peter Morgan’s Netflix phenomenon “The Crown” was based on this hit play that was captured live from London’s West End in 2013 and went on to become one of the most-watched NT Live productions. “Funny and truthful, good-hearted, spiky, full of surprises. I loved every minute.” — The Times “Helen Mirren rules in this engaging and humanizing retrospective.” — Time Out New York “To the surprise of exactly no one, Helen Mirren is absolutely terrific.” — New York Post “Royally entertaining.” — Variety “The Audience” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 general admission, or $13 for Film Festival members. Tickets are available in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office or by calling 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona.