Queen Taylor Swift, Tired Of Warfare, Just Saved An Australian Play

We have seen too much (bad) bloodshed lately and Taylor Swift knows it.

Like any great queen, Swift also realises the best distraction during times of warfare is the arts; only through mirth and merriment can her citizens temporarily ignore the rumbling armies of Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry just beyond the border.

Perhaps this is why, with one swift Tweet, she allowed an Australian play hoping to feature “Shake It Off” to proceed. And lo, there was much rejoicing.

Context: According to ABC News, the Belvoir Street Theatre discovered earlier this week that their play Seventeen would not be allowed to feature Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off” because of a rights issue.

The song is meant to be performed by Seventeen's cast of septuagenarian actors, who are each playing 17-year-old students on the last day of school. It sounds amazing.

Belvoir director Anne-Louise Sarks started a social media campaign on Tuesday to get Swift’s blessing ahead of her play's Thursday night debut.

Charmed by the hashtag #greygrey4taytay, Swift acquiesced:

Permission granted, @BelvoirSt. Good luck with your opening night :)

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 4, 2015

We peons are truly lucky to have her as our leader.

UPDATE: Now there is literal celebration footage of the cast receiving the good news. Huzzah!

The moment 70-year-old actors from Belvoir St Theatre found out Taylor Swift would let them 'Shake It Off' on opening night. http://bit.ly/1IVHLoG

Posted by The Sydney Morning Herald - smh.com.au on Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Photo above from Belvoir.com.au.