Sir Winston Churchill was recently voted No. 1 in the top 100 Britons of all time by a nationwide poll of over a million voters. The epitome of strength, stubbornness and the British bulldog, his inspirational leadership helped win the Second World War, and his parliamentary career ensure that he was responsible for many of the momentous decisions which helped shape this 'sceptre isle'. He was an MP for 62 years.
They say that behind every great man, there is a great woman. Was this true in Churchill's case? What of Clementine, his wife for 56 years? Did he bully her like he did so many other people? Was he as grumpy and irascible at home as he often was in the House of Commons? Given his strength and conviction, did Clem have any influence on him at all? Or was she the 'little lady at home'?
All these questions will be answered, and many more, in Liz Grand's superb, moving, sensitive and informative portrayal of Clementine Churchill. This was one of the great love affairs of all time, no better illustrated than Winston saying, "My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me."
Performed by Liz Grand Written by Kit Hunter Directed by Chris Jaeger
£16 (£15)
Sat 14 Feb 2026
Snow White and Rose Red – sisters, twins, best friends – have lived in the fores...
Thurs 9 Apr 2026
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-l...
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventu...
Sat 11 Apr 2026
Three actors. Dozens of characters. Zero actual spy training. London, 1951. Gideon Slate, Britain’s most “com...
Tues 3 - Sat 7 Mar 2026
Stamford Shoestring Theatre Company present Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. Adapt...
Thurs 30 Apr 2026
Part of Stamford Verse Festival Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wrigh...
Thurs 23 Apr 2026
‘The Second Best Bed’ by Avril Rowlands, starring Liz Grand, directed by Chris Jaeger When Shakespeare died,...
Sat 2 May 2026
Part of Stamford Verse Festival Join poet Roger McGough as he performs poems fr...