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The wild story of young William Shakespeare's arrival onto the punk-rock theater scene in 16th century London -- the seductive, violent world where his raw talent faced rioting audiences, religious fanatics and raucous side-shows. It's a contemporary version of Shakespeare's life, played to a modern soundtrack that exposes all his recklessness, lustful temptations and brilliance.
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- E1 The Play's the ThingNext upJul 10, 2017 · 60 min · ★ 4.5
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It's 1589, a time of religious turmoil in Protestant England when to be Catholic could be a death sentence - Will Shakespeare arrives from a small town to the wild streets of London with little more than a dream and a treacherous letter.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), Michael Nardone (Edward Arden), Leon Annor (Marcus), Tadhg Murphy (Baxter), Kristy Philipps (Apelina)
- E2 Cowards Die Many TimesJul 10, 2017 · 60 min
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Will is plagued with guilt over the arrest of a rival playwright, and he makes a dangerous confession to the sightly, rebellious Alice. The future of the theatre is jeopardized when another playhouse tempts a popular actor.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), Gerald Tyler (Ross), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham)
- E3 The Two GentlemenJul 17, 2017 · 60 min
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Will has an epiphany that could bring him success, yet he needs Alice's help. A magnetic fugitive from Will's past comes forth with a dangerous obligation.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), Gerald Tyler (Ross), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham), Michael Nardone (Ghost of Edward Arden)
- E4 Brave New WorldJul 24, 2017 · 60 min
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Marlowe introduces Will to the decadent elite of London but things take a macabre turn. Alice is disillusioned and Will must fight for all that he holds dear.
Guest stars: Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Gerald Tyler (Ross), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham)
- E5 The Marriage of True MindsJul 31, 2017 · 60 min
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An unexpected arrival from out-of-town sends Will's world spinning. A transcendental experience leads Marlowe to deal with his past. Topcliffe deciphers a code that throws Will into a life and death situation.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham)
- E6 Something Wicked This Way ComesAug 7, 2017 · 60 min
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Tensions rise as Will and Alice continue to collaborate, while Anne attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe to confront his darkest fears. Presto is forced to confront true evil.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Leon Annor (Marcus)
- E7 What Dreams May ComeAug 14, 2017 · 60 min
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With the theatre in jeopardy, Will enlists the help of a beautiful and talented friend. Alice turns to Southwell for comfort and an existential crisis leads Marlowe back to the dubious Edward Kelly.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Gerald Tyler (Ross)
- E8 Your HousesAug 21, 2017 · 60 min
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Will is shocked to learn of Alice's new passion. Haunted by his inability to write, Marlowe embarks on a self-destructive path. Plague haunts London, and Richard discovers what he believes in.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), Shane Zaza (Autolycus Brewit), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Gerald Tyler (Ross), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham)
- E9 Play the DevilAug 28, 2017 · 60 min
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To write his new play, Will must confront Topcliffe. To achieve greatness Richard must tell his father a harsh truth. Alice contemplates a perilous mission.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Gerald Tyler (Ross), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham)
- E10 Once, Bright AngelSep 4, 2017 · 60 min
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Will and the company are shocked by a terrible discovery; they must risk everything in a life and death struggle for survival.
Guest stars: Lukas Rolfe (Presto), Max Bennett (Robert Southwell), Nancy Carroll (Ellen Burbage), Clive Rowe (Boxman), Abigail Hardingham (Moll), George Sear (Billy Cooper), Gerald Tyler (Ross), Edward Hayter (Thomas Walsingham)
Cast & crew
Created by Craig Pearce
Laurie DavidsonWilliam Shakespeare
Olivia DeJongeAlice Burbage
Ewen BremnerRichard Topcliffe
Mattias InwoodRichard Burbage
Jamie Campbell BowerChristopher Marlowe
William HoustonKemp
Colm MeaneyJames BurbageGeoffrey FreshwaterBarnaby Smith
Jamie BeamishAugustine PhillipsCristian ValleAntonio Swaarvey
Adam GalbraithThomas DalgleshJames BerkeryJeremy Nightstand
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