SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

Based on the screenplay by
MARC NORMAN & TOM STOPPARD

Adapted for the stage by
LEE HALL

12 November – 14 December 2024

“Queen Elizabeth: I know something of a woman in a man’s profession. Yes, by God, I do know about that.”

A boisterous romantic comedy set in the world of the theatre.

Young Will Shakespeare has a bad case of writer’s block and desperately needs a muse.

His new comedy, Romeo and Ethel the Pirate’s Daughter, isn’t turning out how he’d hoped and he’s up against a tight deadline to deliver his next masterpiece.

That is until he meets Viola de Lesseps, and a real-life romance starts to take hold. But Viola has a secret and this new play isn’t shaping up to be the light-hearted comedy Queen Bess demanded.

From the pen of Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) comes this scintillating stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, brim full of passion, love and laughter.

“Celebrates the way magic and mystery are born out of chaos and confusion.” The Guardian

Patrons please note: this production contains strong language, adult themes, sudden loud noises, flashing lights and theatrical haze

creative team

Director Madeleine Withington
Set Designer Rachel Scane
Lighting Designer Paris Bell
Costume Designer Paris Jade Burrows
Sound Designer Matthew Forbes
Assistant Director/Production Manager Isabella Milkovitsch
Choreographer/Movement Director Phaedra Brown
Fight Choreographer Max Ryan
Intimacy Coordinator Sonya Kerr
Stage Manager/Operator Taylah Crouch
ASM Marc Monnet-Demarbre

cast

Talia Benatar, Keiden Cheung
Kim Clifton, Charlotte Edwards
Nathan Farrow, Raechyl French
Oliver Harcourt, Stevie Hefferan
Michael Jones, Tom Massey
Alex Robson, Lynn Roise
Charlotte Saluszinsky, Alex Spinks
Chad Traupmann

dates/times

Preview Tue 12 Nov 7:30pm
Opening Night Wed 13 Nov 7:30pm
Thu – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm
Final performance Sat 14 Dec 2pm

Running time: 2 hrs 30 mins (including interval)

Please note: latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance

tickets

Full $37
Concessions, Groups (6+) $32
New Theatre Members $25
Thrifty Thursdays $25
Preview $20
(Booking and transaction fees apply)

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“Wonderful ensemble playing. Bravo to this large cast. I was entertained and enthralled by their comic timing … Brilliant!” Maggie Mason, Arts and Tarts

“Fans of the ‘bard of Avon’ will be delighted … Under the direction of Madeleine Withington, the production is impressive [and] the stage feels alive with constant movement … An entertaining exploration of the theatre, creativity, individuality, identity and the power of inspiration. And love is the greatest inspirer of all!” The Blurb

“The gender-blind casting added a refreshing queer subtext to the production, enhancing the narrative’s exploration of identity, love and creative liberty … A charmingly chaotic blend of love, laughter, and theatrical creativity that will leave audiences smiling and shaking their heads at the silly!” Stage Door Podcast