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EXIT Theatre Presents THE ANARCHY QUARTET

“The Anarchy Quartet” is Stuart Bousel's gripping tale of the shipwreck that drove England into turmoil and the four royals who got caught in the aftermath.

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EXIT Theatre in San Francisco presents the premiere of "The Anarchy Quartet," written by Stuart Bousel, directed by Nick Trengove, featuring Catherine Luedtke*, Katherine Park, and Fred Pitts from August 4 through August 20 2022.

"The Anarchy Quartet" is Stuart Bousel's gripping tale of the shipwreck that drove England into turmoil and the four royals who got caught in the aftermath:

• William Born Adelin, the boy who would be King, only to drown in the chilly waters of the English Channel and leave the crown to -

• The Empress Matilda, who became Lady of England, only to spend a decade of her life forever on the run from -

• Stephen of Blois, who won the crown because of a bout of dysentery but would eventually lose it to the husband of -

• Eleanor of Aquitaine, the richest heiress in France, whose descendants would one day rule most of Europe.

The Anarchy Quartet

Written by Stuart Bousel

Directed by Nick Trengove

Featuring Catherine Luedtke*, Katherine Park, and Fred Pitts

*member AEA, an Actors Equity Association approved project

Produced by EXIT Theatre

Previews Thursday and Friday August 4 and August 5 at 8pm

Opening Night August 6 at 8pm

Then performances Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm through August 20

Matinee Sunday August 14 at 3pm

Tickets $20 to $30

Preview Tickets August 4 and August 5 $15



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