Will at the Tower

Where the Bard left his boyhood.

A play by Pete Hartley.

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You are sixteen, travelling with companions who are suspected of being a threat to national security,

and staying in the houses of religious fundamentalists.

Your family and friends have been persecuted and you are uncertain about how brave you can be.

Now the authorities are closing in on your latest refuge.

The year is 1580, the place is Hoghton Tower, Lancashire, and your name is

Will Shakespeare, or Shakspere, or Shakeshaft.

It depends on who is asking.

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uneasy theatre are grateful to Northern Rail for their sponsorship of this event.

 

 

Photos and audience feedback:

 

 "I just wanted to say that I thought the production of Will at the Tower on Thurs 18 Feb was wonderful -electrifying in parts! It was worth every penny and more and I wouldn't hesitate to go to another play by uneasy theatre. "

 

"I don't think I have watched a piece of drama for a long time that was so engaging.  A fantastic achievement."

"The script, the acting, the atmosphere, the production were all first class.  It was just fantastic."

"This was magnificent !!!! The story, the acting, the costumes were all superb.  From the comments I heard around me I am sure the rest of the audience enjoyed it as much as I did. To have such a first class performance in that appropriate setting made it a special evening."

 "Will at the Tower  was utterly amazing! Enchanting doesn't even begin to cover how the play was for me. Honestly, I don't even know which parts to pick out to you because it was just so good!"

 " Brilliant play! What an atmospheric setting for it - especially with the snow!"

"Well done to everyone, it was fantastic! "

" I absolutely loved the show last night - congratulations!"

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