Shakespeare in Love Theatre breaks

Young and penniless playwright William Shakespeare struggles with writer’s block in late Elizabethan England, until his world is transformed by an auditioning actor. The ambitious young actor, disguised as a man in order to gain work on the stage, is in fact the daughter of a wealthy merchant. The ensuing love affair sparks with intrigue, romance and creativity, as Shakespeare’s great tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, is born.

This highly anticipated play is the hottest ticket of 2014, staged in lavish dramatic style, directed by Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod (Cheek by Jowl) and adapted by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot the Musical). With the original film version winning numerous Oscars, including best actress for Gwyneth Paltrow and best supporting actress for Judi Dench, the stage version brings a pedigree of high quality artistic flair to London’s West End.

Shakespeare in Love has taken several years to develop and adapt, allowing all those involved with the project to perfect this highly anticipated production. You can expect a high quality throughout the production, allowing this exquisite story to shine through with all the joyous comedy, raw emotion, historical re-imagination and literary aptitude of Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard’s original script.

You can book for Shakespeare in love alongside one of our carefully chosen London hotels. We have handpicked a list of the best value and best reviewed hotels in London, and bring together a huge range of hotel suppliers to ensure you get an excellent price. Booking a Shakespeare in Love theatre break is hassle free, yet promises to be an unforgettable experience.

• The script includes numerous anachronisms, such as mention of Virginia tobacco products at a time when Virginia was only just starting to be settled by Europeans, and was yet to be given the name.
• With extensive references to other Elizabethan literature, much of it to Marlow and Shakespeare, the script is rich in subtle intertextuality.
• Writer of the original script, Tom Stoppard, received critical acclaim for another work with Shakespearean inspiration, the now classic tragicomedy ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’.

7+ recommended

While there’s no discounts for the show, the Balcony offers seats for cheap theatre breaks to see Shakespeare in Love. Stay away from the high-railed front row and be prepared to be high up, but you should be able to see the performance for an excellent price!

Running time - 2 hours, 40 minutes

Booking until - 18/04/2015

Seats in the front Grand Circle and front Balcony (some Bronze and Silvers) may carry a restriction from safety rails at the front of the sections. Silver seats in the rear Stalls have a minor restriction from the overhand of the Royal Circle. Please call for further details or exact seat numbers.

St. Martin's LaneLondon
WC2H 4AH

Nearest tube - Leicester Square

Seating information - The theatre is split into 4 tiers: the Stalls are at the ground level, with the Royal Circle on the 1st floor, the Grand Circle above and the Balcony at the top.

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