Linus Karp’s gloriously camp parody Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story isn’t interested in settling historical scores—it’s here to rewrite the record entirely. Less a royal retelling, more a glittery séance, this fever-dream fantasia resurrects the people’s princess in a riot of satire, silliness, and unashamed frivolity. While shows like The Crown cling to the facts, this production flirts with fantasy, throwing decorum aside in favour of flamboyant spectacle. 
 
From the moment Karp takes to the stage—mesmerisingly doe-eyed and effortlessly poised—it’s clear the best person to play a princess is, in fact, a queen. With an uncanny resemblance, soft-spoken elegance, and razor-sharp comedic timing, Karp delivers an affectionate yet utterly irreverent tribute to the woman who could disarm even the stiffest upper lips. 
 
Visually, it embraces its DIY aesthetic with a kind of scrappy theatricality that Fringe-goers adore. Prince Charles? A literal cardboard cutout, his stiff 2D form serving as a metaphor for… well, you decide. Camilla, meanwhile, is an unhinged puppet with tangled spaghetti hair and a guttural growl that would send shivers down any corgi’s spine. 
 
Speaking of corgis, audience participation is all part of the fun—though if you’re shy, fear not! Before the curtain rises, supporting roles are cast, creating a safe space where the spotlight only shines on those who feel comfortable. Whether you find yourself on all fours impersonating one of the late Queen’s beloved pets, or clutching your sides from barking with laughter, trust me when I say joy is guaranteed.
 
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story is, in this writer’s view, a lover letter to the people’s princess—one that winks rather than weeps. It may rewrite history, but it captures her spirit with warmth, wit, and rebellious sparkle. Through performances like this, she lives on, continuing to captivate us in new and unexpected ways.