Oct 05 - 13 2018
Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love

Presented by University of SC Department of Theatre and Dance at Drayton Hall Theatre

Based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall
With Music by Paddy Cunneen
Directed by Andrew Schwartz

In this stage adaptation of the Oscar®-winning film, penniless and struggling young playwright William Shakespeare is tormented by writer’s block until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps, whose fiery passion for poetry and drama leaves her secretly longing to be an actor. Both are despondent when they learn that Viola’s father has promised her to the stuffy Lord Wessex in order to gain a title for their family. Under the veil of secrecy, Will and Viola’s passionate love affair becomes the basis of the very play he is writing – Romeo and Juliet. With opening night – and the wedding day – fast approaching, will it all work out in the end or are the two star-crossed lovers destined for tragedy?

Admission Info

Students  |  $15

USC Faculty/Staff, Military, Seniors 60+ |  $20

General Public  |  $22
Tickets available online at theatre.sc.edu, or from the box office.

The box office opens one week prior to the run of each production and is open Monday – Friday from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.  Additionally, the box office is open two hours before each performance.

Phone: 803-777-2551

Email: theadancetix@mailbox.sc.edu

Dates & Times

2018/10/05 - 2018/10/13

Location Info

Drayton Hall Theatre

1214 College St., Columbia, SC 29201