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Fans of the \u2018bard of Avon\u2019 will be delighted by the New Theatre\u2019s latest offering, Shakespeare In Love. This stage version of the 1998 motion picture is written by Lee Hall, based on the original screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard.<\/p>\n

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The story begins with Will Shakespeare suffering writers block as he tries to complete the sentence \u201cShall I compare thee to\u2026\u201d. He\u2019s working on \u2018Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate\u2019s Daughter\u2019, but the main drama is happening off-stage. Besides being pressured by his financier, William\u2019s love life is far from fulfilling. Viola de Lesseps, a confident and assertive noblewoman, dreams of acting on stage, despite the ban on women performing. She disguises herself as \u2018Thomas Kent\u2019 and successfully auditions. Will is later captivated by the \u2018real\u2019 Viola and finds renewed inspiration, ultimately resulting in his masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet.<\/p>\n

There is an array of colourful characters in the background. Henslowe is a theatre owner; Ned Alleyn, a regular actor in Shakespeare\u2019s plays; and Lord Wessex has an eye for Viola, who shuns his advances. Even Queen Elizabeth appears, advocating for women’s rights before it became fashionable. All the characters bring emotion and humour to this story, making Shakespeare In Love a perfect mix of fiction and history.<\/p>\n

The collaborative script of Norman, Stoppard and Hall is filled with memorable dialogue. Lines such as \u201cYou kiss like a nun, there\u2019s no sin, there\u2019s no trespass\u201d and \u201cThe kegs and the legs are open on me\u201d had the audience laughing. Queen Elizabeth had a great line: \u201cWhat a face you have. Like a brass plate on a coffin\u201d. Similarly, the casting scene for the character of Romeo is comically exaggerated, making it one of the play\u2019s most enjoyable moments. William\u2019s choice of actor comes with an unexpected twist which gives the rest of the play ample fodder for humour.<\/p>\n

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Under the direction of Madeleine Withington, the production is impressive. With a cast of fifteen and creative talent of nine, the stage feels alive with constant movement. There is dance, there is conflict, there is intimacy. Something for everyone! Set design was evocative. The timber beams, occasional mist and variable lighting produced a true Elizabethan-era atmosphere. With actors running in and out of scenes with impressive animation, the feeling of a hectic theatre troupe working under pressure was powerful.<\/p>\n

Shakespeare In Love is an entertaining exploration of the theatre, creativity, individuality, identity and the power of inspiration. And love is the greatest inspirer of all!<\/p>\n

Shakespeare In Love is at New Theatre, King Street, Newtown until 14 December 2024. Bookings: https:\/\/newtheatre.org.au<\/a><\/h5>\n

Paul Kiely
\nFor more of Paul Kiely\u2019s writings on theatre, check out Absolute Theatre<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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