UK Dept of Theatre & Dance: "Shakespeare in Love"
Guignol Theatre 465 Rose Street , Lexington, Kentucky 40506
The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre & Dance presents "Shakespeare in Love" by Tom Stoppard and Mark Norman. Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall.
April 20, 21 & 22 at 7:30 pm // April 23 at 2:00 pm
Guignol Theatre, 125 Fine Arts Building, UK
Tickets: $15.00 for Students / $20.00 for General Admission
Based on the Academy Award-winning movie, this enchanting, hilarious, romantic stage play reimagines William Shakespeare's creative process – and explores his inspiration – as he writes Romeo & Juliet. Young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse... the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece.