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Emilia

by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

— ,Milton Court Theatre
Emilia artwork

First performed at Shakespeare’s Globe and then in London’s West End, Karen Tomlin directs Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s critically acclaimed, triple Olivier-award winning play. 

Why was Emilia Bassano’s story erased from history? Was she the “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets? 

400 years ago Emilia wanted her voice to be heard when it wasn’t. Now’s the time to stand up and be counted.   

Emilia and her sisters transcend centuries with passion, fury, laughter and song in this riotous reclaiming of the life of an extraordinary woman. 

Please note, this production contains strong language as well as themes and/or depictions of childbirth, infant mortality and domestic violence.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Guildhall School

Promoted by Guildhall School of Music & Drama

A recording of this production will be available to watch online for free after the performances (broadcast dates to be announced). 

  • Karen Tomlin   director & movement director
  • Louie Whitemore   designer
  • Guy Knox-Holmes   lighting designer
  • Sam Ferstenberg   sound designer
  • Devon James-Bowen   video designer
  • Christianna Mason   associate designer
  • Emmy Briggs   assistant director
‘Emilia is a play that transcends time and place. It is a memory, a dream, a feeling‘
The Stage

Access Performance

Wednesday 20 October at 7.30pm: Audio-described performance and touch tour (from 6pm) for blind or visually impaired people.

To book for the audio-described performance and touch tour, please book with the Barbican Box Office by phone on 020 3855 4745 or email [email protected].

The audio description will be delivered live by Guildhall School Production Arts student Darcey Robinson via headsets to the blind and visually impaired audience members. The touch tour is a chance to visit the set, feel the props, and enhance your enjoyment of the show, and will also involve a chance to meet the actors and hear their voices.

Listen to the introductory notes on Soundcloud, or download the recorded introductory notes (.m4a, 10mb).

Cast & Production Team

Emilia 1 – Amma-Afi Osei
Emilia 2 – Sarah Slimani
Emilia 3 – Frankie Hart
Margaret Johnson/Mary Sidney/Hester – Isobel Fairchild
Susan Bertie The Countess of Kent/Mary/Bob – Ema Cavolli
Lady Helena/Lord Thomas Howard/Eve – Laura Euler-Rolle
Lady Cordelia/Flora/Lady Margaret Clifford – Annabella Jennings
Lady Katherine Howard/Desdemona (Othello)/Lord Henry Carey/Man 1 – Boni Adeliyi
Lord Collins/Lady Anne/Dave/Midwife/Judith – Annie Cordoni
Lord Alphonso Lanier/ Emilia (Othello) – Sesley Hope
William Shakespeare/Man 2 – Lois Pearson
Pianist – Grace Duff

See the CVs for Guildhall School Final Year Actors.

Milton Court Theatre

Location
Milton Court is located within the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Barbican entrance on Silk Street.

Address
Milton Court,
Silk St, London
EC2Y 9BH

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.