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EDWARD II

CHRISTOPHER MARLOWE

When the new King Edward II insists on ruling with the man he loves by his side, conspiracy and civil war threaten the very existence of the monarchy in Marlowe's violent and tender play

  • Swan Theatre

    Stratford-upon-Avon

    21 Feb - 5 Apr 2025 Book Tickets
  • Running time:

    To be confirmed

Next performance:

21 February, 7:30PM

Swan Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon

‘I see your love to Gaveston will be the ruin of the realm and you.’

The King is dead, long live the King. And his boyfriend.

When Edward II insists on ruling with the man he loves by his side, the Palace refuses. The establishment conspires to restore the natural order, plunging the country into a civil war and threatening the very existence of the monarchy.

Better a dead king than a gay king.

Double Olivier Award-winner and RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans returns to the stage in Daniel Raggett’s production of Marlowe’s violent and tender play.

For more information about themes and contents of this play, please see our content advisory page.

Season Supporters: Backstage Trust, Miranda Curtis CMG

The RSC Acting Companies are generously supported by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation

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