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 courtly Viola de Lesseps. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play, disguising herself as boy-player Thomas Kemp. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming and backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms and inspires him to write his greatest masterpiece.

Shakespeare in Love

Putney Arts Theatre

In the aftermath of a cruel dictatorship, a nascent democracy attempts to right wrongs.  Paulina and her husband Gerardo would appear ready to face this changing tide, however, a kindly stranger knocking on the door changes everything.  On his arrival, Paulina believes she recognises the voice of her torturer from years before. Death and the Maiden examines themes of justice, retribution and guilt, and whether it is possible to heal when the impact of past crimes is irreparable.

Death and the Maiden

Set in a hotel near an RAF Bomber Command Airbase in Lincolnshire during the Second World War the play focuses on a love triangle between an actress (the wife of a Wellington Bomber pilot) and a Hollywood actor. The action plays out against a night time bombing raid on Germany, while the women wait together to hear about the fate of the crew.

Putney Arts Theatre

12 - 16 Nov, 2024

Shakespeare in Love

15 - 19 Oct, 2024

Death and the Maiden

Putney Arts Theatre