Shakespeare in love
Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play is fast approaching but he is in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse – Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. 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.
Cast
Will Shakespeare, Ensemble
Dylan Edy (2017)
Daniel Mpilo Richards (2018)
Lady Viola de Lesseps, Thomas Kent, Ensemble
Roxane Hayward (2017/2018)
Queen Elizabeth, Kate, Ensemble, Accent Coach
Robyn Scott (2017/2018)
Lord Wessex, Ensemble
Jason K. Ralph (2017/2018)
Fennyman
John Maytham (2017/2018)
Ned Alleyn, Ensemble
Nicholas Pauling (2017/2018)
Christopher “Kit” Marlowe, Peter, Tybalt, Ensemble
Theo Landey (2017)
Armand Aucamp (2018)
Henslowe, Ensemble
Darron Araujo (2017/2018)
Richard Burbage, Ensemble
Mark Elderkin (2017/2018)
Nurse, Ensemble
Lucy Tops (2017/2018)
Ralph, Ensemble
Adrian Collins (2017/2018)
Tilney, Robert de Lesseps, Ensemble
Walter van Dyk (2017/2018)
Mr Wabash, Ensemble
Louis Viljoen (2017/2018)
John Webster, Ensemble
Nathan Lynn (2017)
Dean Balie (2018)
Mistress Quickly, Waitress, Lady in Waiting, Molly, Ensemble
Bianca Flanders (2017)
Kathleen Stephens (2018)
Sam, Ensemble
Sven Ruygrok (2017/2018)
Nol, Ensemble
Andrew Roux (2017)
Pierre Malherbe (2018)
Frees, Adam, Ensemble
Sizo Mahlangu (2017)
Alex Tops (2018)
Robin, Catling, Lady Capulet, Ensemble
Lamar Bonhomme (2017)
Rendani Mufamadi (2018)
Ensemble/Dance Captain
Rachel Mertens (2017/2018)
The Dog
Bogart (2017/2018)
Creative team
Based on the screenplay by
Marc Norman & Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by
Lee Hall
Music by
Paddy Cunneen
Originally produced on the West End by
Disney Theatrical Productions & Sonia Friedman Productions, directed by Declan Donnellan, and designed by Nick Ormerod
Director
Greg Karvellas
Set Designer
Paul Wills
Associate Set Designer
Chris Pienaar
Lighting Designer
Wolf Britz
Choreographer
Kristin Wilson
Sound Designer, Sound Systems Tech
David Classen
Fight Choreographer
Jon Keevy
Costume Sourcing and Styling
Birrie le Roux
Widaad Albertus
Musical Supervisor
Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
Set Construction
Gerhard Morkel
Carl Gersbach for CHG Engineering
Scenic Painting
Eloise Milward for Scene Visual Productions
Costumes Supplied by
The Royal Shakespeare Company Angels & Artscape
