Friedrich Schiller’s play ‘Mary Stuart’ adapted and directed by Robert Icke (Uncle Vanya and Oresteia) will run through January 21, 2017, at the Almeida Theatre, London.Playing both Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart, Juliet Stevenson, and Lia Williams interchange the plays central roles decided at each performance by the toss of a coin. The cast includes Alexander Cobb, Rudi Dharmalingam, Vincent Franklin, David Jonsson, John Light, Carmen Munroe, Eileen Nicholas, Daniel Rabin, Sule Rimi and Alan Williams.The plot revolves around two queens Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart and depicts the last days of Mary, Queen of Scots and the unpleasant argument that takes place when the two queens meet caused by Mary's unwillingness to submit entirely to Elizabeth's wish.Tickets are available.The play is being staged at the Almeida Theatre, Almeida St, Islington, London N1 1TA, UK. For details, visit: https://almeida.co.uk/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the performance.
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