India has a very rich tradition of classical and non-classical dance. The Natya Shastra, which is the oldest surviving text on stagecraft in the world, spends a considerable time discussing it. In the old days of the theatre, the dancers would mime the story while the singers would sing the dialogue.
All Hail Claire Foy: The Woman Who Plays Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown. As the longest reigning monarch ever, Queen Elizabeth II has ruled over the United Kingdom for nearly 65 years, worked with 13 prime ministers (including Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher), and led the country through many major historical moments in history.
Below are some of the actresses who have played the great Queen over the last hundred years, some now legends themselves. 1  The first screen portrayal of the Tudor Queen was made by the legendary Victorian actress Sarah Bernhardt in the silent film of 1912 known as either The Loves of Queen Elizabeth or Queen Elizabeth. This film tells the story of Queen Elizabeth's relationship with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.