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NORTH AMERICAN PREMIÈRE

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

Approximate Runtime: 2 hours 40 mins including intermission

Avon Theatre

April 29 – October 16

Opens June 4

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A young playwright named Will Shakespeare comes down with writer’s block – until he finds a muse. Art mirrors life in a hilarious and passionate tale of romance and backstage fun.

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Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman & Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
North American Première
by special arrangement with Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions
Director Declan Donnellan

Production support is generously provided by Martie & Bob Sachs.

Support for the 2016 season of the Avon Theatre is generously provided by the Birmingham family.

VIDEOS & PHOTOS

Luke Humphrey (centre) as Will Shakespeare with members of the company. Photography by David Hou.

Luke Humphrey (centre) as Will Shakespeare with members of the company. Photography by David Hou.

Luke Humphrey (left) as Will Shakespeare and Stephen Ouimette as Henslowe. Photography by David Hou.

Luke Humphrey (left) as Will Shakespeare and Stephen Ouimette as Henslowe. Photography by David Hou.

Shannon Taylor as Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love. Photography by David Hou.

Shannon Taylor as Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love. Photography by David Hou.

Luke Humphrey as Will Shakespeare and Shannon Taylor as Viola de Lesseps. Photography by David Hou.

Luke Humphrey as Will Shakespeare and Shannon Taylor as Viola de Lesseps. Photography by David Hou.

Members of the company. Photography by David Hou.

Members of the company. Photography by David Hou.

Members of the company in Shakespeare in Love. Photography by David Hou.

Members of the company in Shakespeare in Love. Photography by David Hou.

Members of the company. Photography by David Hou.

Members of the company. Photography by David Hou.

Shannon Taylor as Viola de Lesseps and Luke Humphrey as Will Shakespeare. Photography by David Hou.

Shannon Taylor as Viola de Lesseps and Luke Humphrey as Will Shakespeare. Photography by David Hou.

Shakespeare In Love Trailer

Shakespeare In Love Trailer

REVIEWS & BUZZ

“Full of heart”

Broadway World

“An ebullient crowd-pleaser”

The New York Times

“Sizzles on stage”

NOW

“Romantic and boisterous”

Hamilton Spectator

“A sidesplitting celebration”

Postmedia

“A delight”

Broadway World

“A celebration of theatre”

National Post

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CAST & CREATIVE

CAST CREATIVE TEAM

69
Performances

62
Costumes

15
Bustles

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Education Content

SceneNotes Article: A Dog's Life in Shakespeare in Love
SceneNotes Article: A Chat with the Stars of Shakespeare in Love
Director's Interview: A Dream of Shakespeare
House Program: Elizabeth I and The World of Shakespeare in Love

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