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Large text on the left says "Something Rotten!" From left to right, Nigel and Portia are holding hands. Shakespeare stands with his arms extended and a quill in one hand and Nostradamus sits in front of him with a surprised look on his face. Nick is beaming as he holds up his notebook and Bea stands confidently with her hands on her hips.
Members of the company. Costume design by Michael Gianfrancesco. Photo: Dariane Sanche.

It's back and funnier than ever

The Bottom brothers, two struggling playwrights in Renaissance London, need a hit. That's easier said than done when your chief competition is local rockstar William Shakespeare. The Bottom brothers' plan? Write the world's first musical!

The 2026 Season is supported by Ophelia Lazaridis
Support for the 2026 season of the Festival Theatre is generously provided by Daniel Bernstein & Claire Foerster
Production Underwriters: John & Therese Gardner and Danette Gentile Kauffman in memory of Gretchen & Dan Gentile
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