DUTY : A Room of One's Own
Paines Plough & National Trust

Duty tells the story of Princess Augusta: The Scheming Princess 1719 - 1772.  She was the wife of the heir to the throne, and was adored by the public as their future queen. One half of a darling couple, beloved by their people. But after his sudden death, she was a woman alone in a foreign country and choices she made – particularly in the guidance of her son George III -were questioned and derided. The press tore her apart and she fell spectacularly from grace. But was this woman really a threat to the monarchy? Or did she try to play the role of both parents to her son, seeking help where she thought right? Was she just a supporting player in men’s journey to the throne, or did she forge her own path under the glare of public scrutiny?

 

Commissioned to be part of A Room of One's Own, an audio experience of four plays in the historic grounds of Cliveden Other writers include: April De Angelis, Sabrina Mahfouz and Alexandra Wood.

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 Follow a trail through the enchanting gardens listening to four inspirational women. Walk in their footsteps as they reclaim their reputations.

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The installation is part of the National Trust’s 2018 programme, Women and Power series. 

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