Elizabeth Rex

Archive Listings for Elizabeth Rex

T1002732060 (BIRREP02) Producer Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company (in association with Duncan C Weldon and Paul Elliott for Triumph Entertainment Ltd). Director Jonathan Church. Design Simon Higlett. Lighting Nick Beadle. Music Matthew Scott. Performer Stephanie Beacham. Performer James Dreyfus. Performer George Costigan. Performer Alisdair Simpson. Performer Tom Goodwin. Performer Brian Poyser. Performer Aidan Meech. Performer Tom McKay. Performer Ben McCosker. Performer Avril Clark. Performer Nick Stringer. Performer Alexander Brunati. Performer Sandra Reinton. Performer Mary Wimbush. Performer Derek Hutchinson.

3 May 02 to 18 May 02

Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham :: V143 listing details L02115246658

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Play :: England, 1601 and Elizabeth I is torn between the obligations of a ruler and her passions as a woman. She has sentenced her lover, the Earl of Essex, to death for treason, and she alone can pardon him. In the dark hours before the headsman's axe falls, she seeks distraction in the company of William Shakespeare and his troupe of players. As the Virgin Queen explores the dilemma between heart and mind, she finds insight from a surprising source. With everything from bawdy laughter to tragedy, Elizabeth Rex won the 2000 Governor General's Literary Award from Drama and went on to enjoy huge success in both Canada and the USA.

Author

Timothy Findley