Shakespeare in Love

“I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all.”

Wells Cathedral School presents “Shakespeare in Love (High School Edition)”

Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman & Tom Stoppard

Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall

Music by Paddy Cunneen

Penniless and indebted to two demanding producers, struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, daughter of a wealthy merchant, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor.

Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. 

Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, the plots race toward a parallel conclusion. Will it all work out in the end, or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?

Following the success of past productions such as A Christmas Carol, Chicago, Treasure Island, and West Side Story, Wells Cathedral School returns to the Cedars Hall stage with an uproarious comedy set in the vibrant world of Elizabethan London.

Based on the Oscar-winning film and featuring a live, pupil-composed score alongside a talented ensemble cast, this imaginative and witty production is a joyful celebration of theatre, creativity, and love.

WCS productions are known to sell out quickly, so be sure to book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!