Willow Globe prepares to welcome youth theatre companies

The Willow Globe is preparing to welcome "brilliant" groups with productions ranging from comic chaos to the sombre descent of a kingdom.

Saturday, July 25, at 7 pm, the stage will be alive with Woodshed Arts' fresh take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, rechristened What You Will.

The reimagined narrative, set in a performing arts high school, follows the dreams and misadventures of Orsina, Olivia, and a new girl who disrupts the existing social order.

The new musical, crafted by the Woodshed Creative Ensemble from North Carolina, USA, features a unique gender-swapping theme and promises to offer a fresh take on a classic tale.

The following day, an aura of tragedy will descend on the Willow Globe, with two showings of Shakespeare's King Lear at 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm.

The Everyman Youth Theatre will be presenting a reduced version.

The tale is a tragic exploration of the disastrous implications of misconceived loyalty, shattered reality, and wounded pride.

The vibrant cast of the Everyman Youth Theatre will offer a fresh perspective to the narrative, which immerses the audience into a world where power diminishes and truth becomes a double-edged sword.

Celebrated for their performances that elicit a wide spectrum of emotions, the young artists promise to infuse new energy into the classic saga.

Returning to the Willow Globe stage, the Everyman Youth Theatre artists will provide a compact, thought-provoking presentation of Shakespeare’s time-honoured drama.

The Willow Globe is seeking to captivate audiences with a dramatic transformation of classic literature.

The weekend is set to bear witness to a harmonious blend of humour and heartache, presented by accomplished young performers.

To book tickets and for more information, visit https://www.shakespearelink.org.uk/productions.php