Margaret Thatcher's Time as Prime Minister to Be Explored in New Opera

The opera, titled 'Mrs T,' will focus on Thatcher's rise and fall in power, with a Shakespearean lens on her relationships and political legacy.

The opera 'Mrs T,' created by historian Dominic Sandbrook and composer Joseph Phibbs, will examine Margaret Thatcher's 11 years as UK prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
The production will explore Thatcher's complex relationships, particularly her deteriorating partnership with deputy Geoffrey Howe and the influence of Howe's wife, depicted as a 'Lady Macbeth' figure.
Dominic Sandbrook, known for his podcast 'The Rest is History,' wrote the libretto, highlighting Thatcher's dramatic political trajectory and her 'diva-like' qualities.
Mezzo-soprano Lucy Schaufer will star as Thatcher, with scenes set to debut in London later this year, marking the centenary of Thatcher's birth.
The opera aims to present a nuanced portrayal of Thatcher, appealing to both supporters and critics, without pushing a political message.