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Synopsis
Will Shakespeare has a new play… although he’s yet to write any of the words.
Living in the shadow of Christopher Marlowe, deserted by his muse and obstructed by writer’s block, Will struggles to find the words he needs for his new epic: Romeo and Ethel, The Pirate’s Daughter. Viola De Lesseps longs to be an actor… unfortunately, women are forbidden to be on stage. Promised to the stuffy Lord Wessex and beholden to her father’s (and the Queen’s) expectations, she disguises herself as a boy and auditions for Will’s new play.
The chance encounter between the two becomes the inspiration for one of the greatest love stories ever told.
Ticket information
Standard £15.50
Concessions £14.00
Premium (Row L) £16.50
Early Bird Discount Available – Get 10% off if you book before 13th Jan 2023
Group Discount Available – Get 10% off if you book 10 or more tickets for the same show at the same time
5 for 4 Season Ticket Discount Available – Buy tickets to all 5 shows in the LDS Spring 23 Season at the same time to get 20% off.
LDS Spring 23 Season
Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with one another.
Access
Wheelchair and carer seating available.
Touch tour available for Saturday Matinee.
A CD with detailed descriptions of the the cast, characters and costumes is available to be send by post on the week of the performance to customers who are visually impaired.
Please call Box Office to book 0116 255 1302.
Credits & acknowledgements
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
Directed by Steven Illidge
This amateur production of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. concordtheatricals.co.uk
Originally produced on the West End by Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Declan Donnellan and designed by Nick Ormerod
Coming soon
10 August 2026–14 August 2026
LDS
Moyra Haywood Studio
25 August 2026
29 August 2026
Leicester Drama Society
Main House
Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel
7 September 2026–12 September 2026
Leicester Drama Society
Main Stage
