Princess Essex

An inspiring account of bravery, beauty and belonging

It's 1908. Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Princess Dinubolu of Senegal is about to enter the beauty contest at the iconic Kursaal, Europe's largest entertainment complex. Meet Princess Essex.But how exactly did she get here? And is she all that she seems?

Anne Odeke's play Princess Essex is a riotous, satirical comedy based on the amazing true story of the first woman of color to enter a beauty pageant in the UK.

Author: Anne Odeke
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Published: 11/11/2025
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781839043857