Title: The madness of George III
First published: 1992
Description: George III's behaviour has often been odd, but now he is deranged, with rumours circulating that he has even addressed an oak tree as the King of Prussia. Doctors are brought in, the government wavers and the Prince Regent manoeuvres himself into power.Alan Bennett's play explores the court of a mad king, and the fearful treatments he was forced to undergo. It is about the nature of kingship itself, showing how by subtle degrees the ruler's delirium erodes his authority and status.
Subjects: Drama, Fiction, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), Plays, Play
People: George III King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
LC classification: PR6052.E5 M33 1992