UNVERSED....
A solo show by Beckis Cooper
Directed by Rachel Fowler
tells the story of Antonia Carrington, a smart young woman from London who desperately wishes to perform on the Globe stage. Fed up of being kept out of the playhouse , she breaks into the tiring house and performs the roles she has her eye on. Featuring thirteen different characters , the play tells the story of a woman who has got her hands on a copy of the precious first folio of William Shakespeare and isn’t afraid to explore it.
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An exciting and captivating journey through the canon, in celebration of 400 years since Shakespeare published the first folio, this is a fast-paced and fun one-woman show which premiered at the Keats House in the city of London on December 2nd 2023.
"A great linking theme and beautiful/fun/ moving readings - Beckis is completely at one with the verse and that is really wonderful to hear. What a joy it was tonight - to hear Shakespeare acted so truthfully and to see such beautiful gesture and expression with every scene."
"Outstanding performance from an outstanding actor.""Superb acting and wonderfully interactive with the audience."
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"Marvellous concept with incredible characters - a treat for any Shakespeare fan."
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"Superb acting and wonderfully interactive with the audience."
"Just been to Unversed: what a brilliant, passionate, intimate and thoughtful exploration of Shakespeare’s well versed ladies. My favourites were the beautiful Desdemona (Beckis did something heart breaking and lovely with her voice) and your Lady M was terrifying. Completely captivating!"
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
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*The Painted Room in Oxford on the 20th April
(https://www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/.../painted-room...)
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*Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare on the 27th April (https://www.garrickstemple.org.uk/)
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The Willow Globe in Wales on the 25th May
(https://www.shakespearelink.org.uk/)
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*The Stamford Arts Centre on 22nd June (https://www.stamfordartscentre.com/.../all.../unversed/13332)
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*The Prebendal Manor House on 10th August