Shakespeare in Love

Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall. Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. Music by Paddy Cunneen

May 26th - 28th, 2022

Performed at Brentwood Theatre

Directed & Choreographed by Amy Clayton

Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lessops, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Under a veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the greatest love story ever told. Will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?

CAST

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - Darren Matthews

VIOLA DE LESSOPS - Jen Bell

KIT MARLOWE - Craig Whitney

HENSLOWE - Justin Cartledge

LORD WESSEX - Ross Holland

FENNEYMAN - Ray Johnson

BURBAGE - Matt Jones

NED ALLEYN - Ben Martins

QUEEN ELIZABETH I - Sara Thompson

NURSE - Julie Salter

JOHN WEBSTER - Joe Fitzpatrick