Linus Karp's campy solo show about the Princess of Wales, Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, will hold a benefit performance in support of Medical Aid for Palestinians November 4.
Held at London's Clapham Grand, where the production previously played sold out performances in 2023, the one-night-only event, as well as a raffle, will support the charity, which funds urgent medical care and support for Palestinian civilians harmed by the Israel-Palestine war.
Said Karp in a statement: "What is so striking about the way Diana lived her life was her bold activism and what she did to help others. Performing a show about her in partnership with Medical Aid for Palestinians, raising money to help those who need it the most, feels like a great way to honor her spirit. I am so moved by the amazing talent giving up their time for this important cause, and I can’t wait for what will be a very unique and special night.”
Special guest performers for the performance will include Drag Race UK’s Kate Butch, The Guilty Feminist's Deborah Frances-White, comedian Sooz Kempner, Bake Off contestant Edd Kimber, West End star Alex Young, recording artist and Collabro star Jamie Lambert, Pose actor Jeremy McClain, pop artist SuRie, drag kings Don One and Pip Dream, TikTok star Fizz Sinclair, and MAP's own Zahra Yassine. As is tradition, they will all be unaware as to what role they are playing and what lines they have until the moment comes to perform.
They are joining the original cast of Linus Karp as Diana, Joseph Martin as Charles and Camilla, Geri Allen as The Queen, and Zina Badran as God.
In Diana, the Princess of Wales tells the audience her story from heaven. Prince Charles is played by a cardboard cutout, Camilla Parker Bowles is played by a puppet, Queen Elizabeth II is played via interactive video, and everyone else is played by the audience. Learn more about the show via Playbill's behind-the-scenes look.
Diana is produced by Karp's Awkward Productions. It is written, directed, and performed by Karp. The show's co-director, puppeteer, and stage manager is Joseph Martin. The creative team includes designer Amy Pitt, choreographer Sam Carlyle, composer-graphic designer Wez Maddocks, LX designer Ebbe Rodtborg, additional LX designer James Appleby, photographer-videographer Dave Bird, video editor Daniel Boylett, drag and makeup designer Carrot, and puppetry consultant Tara Boland.
Tickets can be purchased here.
