Unversed - written and performed by Beckis Cooper
In this one-woman play, step into the world of Antonia, an ambitious young actor in 17th-century London who is armed with a newly printed copy of Shakespeare's plays but furious that she is forbidden from performing.
‘It’s against the law of England for me to even stand up on that stage, let alone permission to embody the range of fascinating creatures who speak such glorious verse in these plays!’
Step into the world of Antonia, an ambitious young actor in 17th-century London who is armed with a newly printed copy of Shakespeare's plays but furious that she is forbidden from performing . Inviting you into the rehearsal room, Antonia dares to rehearse Shakespeare's female characters, finding her voice, one bold role at a time.
Created in association with Shakespeare's Birthplace, Beckis Cooper has toured her 'spellbinding' solo-show all over the country and has been dubbed 'a phenomenal tour de force of Shakespearean girl power' (Lincolnshire World.)
‘A lightning-fast, emotionally charged journey through gender, ambition, and theatrical defiance.'
* * * * * VICTORIA BURDEN FOR LINCOLNSHIRE WORLD
‘Utterly spellbinding ’ * * * * * LAMPORT HALL
'A unique and remarkable talent ’ * * * * * SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE
Image Credit: Paul Harris
Please note:
- This event will take place in the lawned garden at Grantham House.
- Please bring your own blanket or seating.
- Grantham House has accessible toilets and limited blue badge parking spaces which can be reserved in advance by calling 01476 285588.
- Recommended for age 8+.
- Gates open at 6.15pm.
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In this one-woman play, step into the world of Antonia, an ambitious young actor in 17th-century London who is armed with a newly printed copy of Shakespeare's plays but furious that she is forbidden from performing.
‘It’s against the law of England for me to even stand up on that stage, let alone permission to embody the range of fascinating creatures who speak such glorious verse in these plays!’
Step into the world of Antonia, an ambitious young actor in 17th-century London who is armed with a newly printed copy of Shakespeare's plays but furious that she is forbidden from performing . Inviting you into the rehearsal room, Antonia dares to rehearse Shakespeare's female characters, finding her voice, one bold role at a time.
Created in association with Shakespeare's Birthplace, Beckis Cooper has toured her 'spellbinding' solo-show all over the country and has been dubbed 'a phenomenal tour de force of Shakespearean girl power' (Lincolnshire World.)
‘A lightning-fast, emotionally charged journey through gender, ambition, and theatrical defiance.'
* * * * * VICTORIA BURDEN FOR LINCOLNSHIRE WORLD
‘Utterly spellbinding ’ * * * * * LAMPORT HALL
'A unique and remarkable talent ’ * * * * * SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE
Image Credit: Paul Harris
Please note:
- This event will take place in the lawned garden at Grantham House.
- Please bring your own blanket or seating.
- Grantham House has accessible toilets and limited blue badge parking spaces which can be reserved in advance by calling 01476 285588.
- Recommended for age 8+.
- Gates open at 6.15pm.
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