Details

Valentine and Proteus are best friends until they fall in love with the same girl. Having travelled to Milan in search of adventure, they both fall for the Duke's daughter Silvia. But Proteus is already sworn to his sweetheart Julia at home in Verona, and the Duke thinks Valentine is not good enough for his Silvia. With friendship forgotten, the rivals' affections quickly get out of hand as the four young lovers find themselves on a wild chase through the woods, confused by mistaken identity and threatened by fierce outlaws before they find a path to reconciliation. This adaptation takes a closer look at the inherent love between the boys, Proteus and Valentine, making their love the core of the production. As a gay love story, Two Gentlemen of Verona is played as Shakespeare should be played: outrageously funny, deeply moving and totally accessible.

Cast/Performers

Luke Leeves, Kas Darley, Beth Wignall, Patrick Pilcher, James Lavender, David Coles, John Cooper-Day, Helen Morris, Alan Buckman, Jack King, Jay Michaels

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Melmoth
Producer: Peter Fortune
Director(s): Stuart Draper, Anton Krause (assistant)
Design: Mark Bullock
Lighting: Joe Hall
Costume: Alan Buckman