Self-denial is in fashion at the court of Navarre where the young king and three of his courtiers solemnly forswear all pleasures in favour of serious study. But when the Princess of France and her entourage arrive, it isn't long before the all-male ?academe' have broken every one of their self-imposed rules. Shakespeare's boisterous send-up of all those who try to turn their back on life is a dazzling parade of every weapon in the youthful playwright's arsenal, from excruciating cross-purposes and impersonations to drunkenness and bust-ups. It's a banquet of language, groaning with puns, rhymes and grotesque coinages.| 2 Jul 02 | Roses Theatre Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 22 May 02 | Merlin Theatre Frome, Somerset Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 16 May 02 | Brewery Arts Cirencester, Gloucestershire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 14 May 02 | David Hall South Petherton, Somerset Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 1 May 02 to 11 May 02 | Redgrave Theatre Bristol, City of Bristol Performance Details => Venue archive |
