THEATRE: The Book of Will - Growl Theatre

Title: The Book of Will

Presented By: Growl Theatre

Genre: Historical Drama/Comedy

Synopsis: Without William Shakespeare, we wouldn’t have literary masterpieces like Romeo and Juliet. But without Henry Condell and John Heminges, half of Shakespeare’s plays might have been lost forever! After the death of their friend and mentor, these two actors take it upon themselves to compile the First Folio, determined to preserve the works that shaped their lives. Battling against time, unscrupulous plagiarists, and the chaos of Elizabethan London, The Book of Will tells a heartwarming and hilarious true story of love, friendship, and the power of Shakespeare’s words to transcend generations.

Performance Dates: 19th October 2024 – 9th November 2024

Performance Times:

• Fridays and Saturdays – 7:30 PM

• Sundays – 2:00 PM

Performance Location and Address: Windsor School of Arts, 381 Lutwyche Rd, Windsor QLD 4030

Ticket Costs:

• Standard: $20

• Concession (Senior/Pensioner/Student): $17

• Group (6+): $15

• Member: $12

Ticket Link: Book Tickets

Recommended Age: 12+

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours, including interval.

Creative Team:

• Director – Julie Bray

• Producer – Jason Sharland

• Production Manager & Assistant Director – Danelle Dobinson

• Stage Manager – Tom Glassock

• Assistant Stage Manager – Rebecca McMahon

• Set Design – Jason Sharland

• Lighting Designer & Tech Manager – Aerlyn James

• Costume Coordinator – Kelly Lyonns

• Hair & Wig Design – Colin Wilkes

• Sound Design – Surabhi Coppolaro

Cast:

• Henry Condell – Jon Darbro

• John Heminges – Jason Sharland

• Richard Burbage/William Jaggard – Ewan Paterson

• Ben Jonson/Sir Edward Dering – Robert Connaughton

• Ralph/Barman/Compositor/Francisco – Jeremy Wellwood

• Ed Knight/Isaac Jaggard – Tim McQueen

• Marcus/Boy Hamlet/Crier/Bernardo – Akiwa Cavanagh

• Elisabeth Condell/Emelia Bassanio – Liz Hull

• Rebecca Heminges/Anne Hathaway – Nicky Whichelow

• Alice Heminges/Susannah Shakespeare – Georgia Reynolds

• Horatio/Barman 2 – Aerlyn O’Brien

• Marcellus/Fruit Seller – Rebecca McMahon

• Shakespeare Syndicate/Printery Workers – Cast & Crew

Production Website: Growl Theatre