It’s 1606. William Shakespeare is plagued…with writer’s block. And also the actual plague, as he is holed up with his apprentice Francis without anything to do. Through the window climbs Jane Anger, a writer with a dream to change history. While Jane convinces Shakespeare to write KING LEAR, Anne Hathaway (his wife, not the one from DEVIL WEARS PRADA) arrives, having missed her husband for the past 10 years. Constricted to one room, what creativity and conflict will explode between these four? Can Shakespeare write his masterpiece? Will Francis be allowed to act in it despite his age (anywhere from 15 to 40, we’re totally not sure and he doesn’t seem to be either)? Will Jane get to publish her masterpiece? Will anyone ever respect Anne Hathaway?
WHY SEE THIS SHOW: Finally a play that will make you laugh about the pandemic. The 1606 one. If you like the classics treated more like Monty Python than Masterpiece Theatre, this play is for you. It is truly an uproarious and out of control comedy that takes no prisoners. Portraying Shakespeare as a feral child with no impulse control, this outrageous comedy will have you gasping for air. Full of surprises (seriously, don’t bring the kids), this is a play for anyone who thinks theater can take itself too seriously.
WHO SHOULD SEE THIS SHOW: If you dug WITCH, THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, or EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL…you will hurt yourself laughing at this play.
JANE ANGER is presented through special arrangement with TRW PLAYS 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.trwplays.com