Lazarus Theatre Present Marlowe's Gay Epic EDWARD II

The King is dead. His son, Edward II, is crowned King. His first act: to call home from banishment his lover, Gaveston.

"Why would you love him who the world hates so? Because he loves me more than all the world."

Marlowe's homoerotic epic comes to the stage in this all-new, all-male ensemble production. Marking 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, this production investigates, celebrates and explores identity and sexuality.

Edward II sees our return to The Tristan Bates Theatre and The Camden Fringe after our smash hit productions of 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, Coriolanus and Tamburlaine.

Please note this production contains full male nudity and scenes of a sexual and violent nature.

Lazarus is an award-winning Theatre Company, re-imagining and revitalising classic text for a contemporary audience.

Artistic Director's Note

"We are thrilled to be returning to The Camden Fringe and to The Tristan Bates Theatre with the most remarkable gay play from the classical canon, Marlowe's Edward II. Our 2017 season has legacy as its focus, and in the year that marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales and after a year of incredible political events, what better way to explore the legacy of gay representation on stage and queer theatre than Marlowe's own investigation of homosexuality, nation and leadership. Edward II seems more pertinent than ever."

Ricky Dukes, Artistic Director.

Listings

Dates 22nd August - 9th September 2017, Monday - Saturday at 7.30pm

Venue The Tristan Bates Theatre

Tickets £17.50, £15.00 (Concessions) £10 (Previews 22nd and 23rd August)

To Book www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk

PRESS AND OPENING NIGHT Thursday 24th August at 7.30pm

Press Contact Lazarustheatre@hotmail.co.uk

Cast; Shall be announced shortly.

Creative;

Written by Christopher Marlowe

Adapted and Directed by Ricky Dukes

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