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Still young, naive month after the birth of her first and not fully prepared, Victoria is child, and as Victoria discovers all he British Monarchy is often ex- determined to define her own reign that has been kept from her while Tplored through the cinematic and avoid the external influence of she has been in recovery from child- lens, with the lives of numerous her mother’s adviser, or others bent birth. Eager to regain control, she kings and queens regularly adapted on persuading her. Early assistance takes the necessary steps to reas- for film and television. While the re- from the dashing Lord Melbourne sert power while reintroducing her- gal males of history may have a (Rufus Sewell, “The Illusionist,” self to the British people. As the longer list of fictional representa- 2006) prepares her for both the season progresses, each passing tion, the lengthy legacies of Brit- court and the parliament, though it moment seems to emphasize the ain’s queens have arguably provid- isn’t long before concerns shift — growing weight of royal and moth- ed far more captivating and immer- though not her own — to the need erly responsibilities, as Victoria jug- for her to be wed and assisted by a sive narratives. gles family and political matters. husband. In August 2016, British television In a “Masterpiece” PBS fea- Enter Prince Albert of Saxe- turette leading up to the premiere powerhouse ITV continued this tra- Coburg and Gotha (Tom Hughes, of season 2, Coleman discussed dition, giving the life of one of the “Cemetery Junction,” 2010), the these developments. For the still kingdom’s most beloved monarchs choice of Victoria’s uncle who ini- relatively fresh Queen, the “honey- a stunning series treatment. Thank- tially seems an undesirable choice. moon period is now over,” and Vic- fully, those of us in North America Their first meeting is lukewarm, but toria’s life is now comprised of have also had the opportunity to as time passes, Albert is able to in- “balancing motherhood, marriage, Rufus Sewell as seen in “Victoria” fall for this majestic, spirited queen, troduce Victoria to the world be- work, job [and] baby.” A month as the story of “Victoria” continues yond the throne, providing an edu- away from her regal duties finds began much later, with the first of ... compulsively watchable, enter- ty ebbs and flows, but the moment to unfold Sunday, Feb. 11, on PBS. cation on the poverty and trials of Victoria battling with “a bit of jeal- these occurring in 1951 in an epi- taining, funny ... that you will learn a royal wedding, birth or death is A part of “Masterpiece,” “Victo- her subjects and encouraging her ousy and ... quite a bit of insecurity” sode of the American series “Rob- something from ... [that] will also announced, it’s rare to find some- ria” is a dramatic television series to be the kind of monarch who will with regard to Albert’s assertion of ert Montgomery Presents” called make you feel emotionally in- one unaware of it by day’s end. Cer- adaptation of the queen’s life, fol- finally be a voice for the people. leadership in her absence. Their re- “Victoria Regina,” in which the volved.” Subtle flourishes of fiction tainly, PBS had this in mind as it de- lowing Alexandrina Victoria (Jenna With a newfound sense of maturity lationship continues to be tested queen is played by Helen Hayes. or factual exaggerations often cided to bring the reign of Queen Coleman, “Doctor Who”) as she and resolve, Queen Victoria now and often strained, as both Victoria The most successful film and make for a far more entertaining Victoria into North American learns of the death of the king and finds herself a match and a king. and Albert delve into parenthood television adaptations of royalty series, but, in order to have lasting homes, where it continues to re- and continually attempt to renego- achieve greatness largely due to resonance, a story grounded in ceive a warm reception. Indulge in tiate their roles as both spouses their carefully crafted narratives, truth can amplify the legacy of an the life of the queen whose legacy and monarchs. which oh so elegantly dance over already formidable historical figure. defined an age, one that continues Karen Gibson School of Dance Historically accurate, visually the boundary between fact and fic- Despite the western devotion to to be felt this very day. Prepare to elaborate productions of Great Brit- tion. Goodwin addresses this dance democracy, there is still a romantic receive a visit from the queen, BEGINNER - ADVANCED ain’s regal history seem to endlessly in a Masterpiece Studio podcast allure attached to the reign of mon- when an all-new episode of “Victo- captivate audiences. Creator and episode, along with “Fact or Fiction: archy. Public fascination with royal- ria” airs Sunday, Feb. 11, on PBS. AGES 4-ADULT writer Daisy Goodwin’s “Victoria” Inside Episode” posts on PBS’s Classes in: Tap • Pre-Ballet - Ballet • Lyrical • Pointe • Jazz • Clogging now joins the ranks of works by Mi- website. These posts examine piv- chael Hirst (“Elizabeth,” 1998) and, otal moments from the noted epi- Home of the more recently, Peter Morgan (“The sode, with Goodwin either empha- Crown”). This is by no means the sizing the historical significance or TRIPLE TOE CLOGGERS first depiction of Queen Victoria on justifying the fictitious indulgences the small or large screen, however. portrayed. home: 276-2756 The Queen’s first foray onto the big What Goodwin wisely notes studio: 276 4631 screen came through Rose Tapley’s while discussing season 2 on the Family Rates • Well-Qualified Teachers portrayal in the silent short “The podcast is the challenge of navigat- Victoria Cross,” which dates back ing and maintaining this balance, OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE to 1912. 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