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
LORD DE LESSOPS - Bill Wells
TILNEY/FREES - Richard Orchard-Rowe
WABASH/LAMBERT - Neil Gray
RALPH/BOATMAN - Alan Thorley
SAM/JULIET - Sam Thorley
ADAM/GREGORY - Gary Catlin
MISTRESS QUICKLY/SWING - Nicole Booth
MUSICIAN/SWING - Jamie Fudge
MUSICIAN/SWING - Alli Smith
MOLLY/PETER - Rachel Johnson
MUSICIAN/SWING - Amy Clayton