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billy shakes:
wonderboy!
The imagined childhood of the Big Bard himself….
A show for ages 4+ and their grown-ups about the childhood of William Shakespeare.
Bursting with live music, puppetry and a wealth of brilliantly barmy historical inaccuracies, this 50-minute fun-filled show is performed in the ‘groundlings’ courtyard of the theatre delivering an interactive and engaging experience in a stunning historical setting.
Billy Shakes – Wonderboy embraces the joy of story-telling and is the perfect introduction to the delights of Shakespeare for children and adults alike!
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credits
Directed / Written by Elvi Piper
Designer Antony Jones
Creative Producer Chemeana Lacey
Composer / Musical Director Rosie Fox
Costume Production Julie Ashcroft
Co-producing Kirsty Pennycook
Cast includes (in alphabetical order)
Jordan Akkaya
Victoria Brazier
Daisy Ann Fletcher
Edith Kirkwood
Alyce Liburd
Harri Pitches
Supported by Arts Council England