The Department of Drama and Theatre Arts presents Emilia by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Jo Gleave, a riotous, witty reclaiming of the life of an exceptional woman.
Four hundred years ago, Emilia Bassano wanted her voice to be heard. It wasn't. Could she have been the 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare's sonnets? What of her own poetry? Why was her story erased from history?
In Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's electrifying play, Emilia and her sisters reach out across the centuries with passion, fury, laughter and song.
Emilia received its acclaimed premiere at Shakespeare's Globe in 2018, before galvanising West End audiences the following year. It also won three Olivier Awards, including Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.
Content Information: Contains themes of an adult nature, strong language, themes of racism, misogyny, sexual harassment, themes of child loss, suicide and domestic violence.
This amateur production of Emilia is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books. Other performances will take place on Friday 1 November (19:30) and Saturday 2 November (14:30).
Online booking
Student tickets cost £5.
Standard admission costs £8, and £5 for full time students, Under 16s, Over 60s & UoB Staff. Only one discount is available per ticket and valid ID must be presented where applicable.
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Tickets are available online until 15 minutes after curtain up for that specific performance. Box Office (enquiries only - no booking): 0121 414 5676
How to find us
Address:
George Cadbury Hall
998 Bristol Road
Selly Oak
Birmingham
B29 6LG
Free parking is available to the rear of the theatre.