The Libertine

I wanted to write something about the writing of The Libertine. A collective of my favourite lines and monologues, because the writing is truly beautiful. The Libertine is based on the true life of John Wilmot, the earl of Rochester, and his relations with the actress Lizzie Barry.  Mrs Barry: I want the passionate love …

Father Comes Home From The Wars- Royal Court Theatre

The show was politically relevant and explored deeply into the human psyche from that time, and from our own. The importance of one’s name, what it means to be free, what it means to own yourself

The Libertine- Royal Haymarket Theatre

This evening I went to see The Libertine at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. The libertine is a play by Stephen Jeffreys, following the true story of The Earl of Rochester. John Wilmot. It was first performed in the Royal Court, and was now revived with Dominic Cooper playing the title role. The Earl of Rochester …

The Tempest- Donmar Warehouse

On Friday I saw The Tempest, as a part of the Domnar Warehouse Shakespeare trilogy. I managed to get the tickets through the Young+Free initiative, offering free tickets to under 25s. An absolutely fabulous scheme if I must say…. The Tempest, by William Shakespeare, is set on a mythical island, looking at all the Shakespeare …