Upstart Crow (2016)
The life of William Shakespeare before he became famous.
Cast: David Mitchell, Rob Rouse, Liza Tarbuck, Mark Heap, Helen Monks, Paula Wilcox, Harry Enfield, Gemma Whelan, Steve Speirs, Dominic Coleman, Spencer Jones, Tim Downie, Tom Edden
Sweet Sorrow
Will has finally finished writing Romeo and Juliet and the only problem now is who will play the young lovers. Burbage and Condell naturally see themselves as the leads, how to tell them they no longer pass muster?
Beware My Sting!
Will is thrilled with his new play about a bright, strong-headed young woman crushed into submission by the man in her life, Kate and Anne less so. Will decides to test the theme of the play out on his stroppy daughter.
Food of Love
Will is upset when everyone tells him that his new play is too far-fetched, so he decides to turn it into the first ever musical using the songs of Tudor music legend Thomas Morley.
I Did Adore a Twinkling Star
Will is tricked by his nemesis Robert Greene into writing a blood-soaked tragedy for a nobleman who only likes exotic romances. Will needs to write a new play and quickly. Kate is teaching Italian to Marlowe.
I Know Thee Not, Old Man
Will is off to Stratford to get some writing done, but a visit from his terrifying old schoolteacher stirs up awful memories of the classroom. Marlowe and Greene are hunting for a Catholic spy.
The Green-Eyed Monster
Will is desperate to make a good impression with the College of Heralds so that he can finally get a coat of arms. Befriending a dashing African prince by the name of Otello may provide Will with the means to climb the social ladder.