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Fakespeare

Fakespeare

What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, February

There are two problems with deception.

The first is being found out.

The second is not being found out.

In 1794, noted antiquarian Samuel Ireland is delighted when his son William brings him unknown documents in the hand of Shakespeare, obtained from an anonymous source. But scholars question their authenticity and denounce Samuel as a forger. The household is thrown into turmoil and family skeletons come tumbling out of cupboards …

In 2026, Samuel, William and their housekeeper Mrs Freeman meet again to sort out the truth of it all, if such a thing is possible …

A TRUE STORY

Tickets from The Georgian Theatre Royal Box Office on 01748 825252 or online at: www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Saturday 28 February

7.30pm

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