Discussing: Edward II by Christopher Marlowe (Production Preview)

Beyond is sponsored by The Malone Society: The permanent utility of original texts

This is hot off the press this week, as it's a quick chat about an upcoming production of Edward II by Christopher Marlowe, performing at the Brockley Jack and produced by Alex Pearson Productions in association with Glass Splinters. This chat is with Natalie Harper and Alex Pearson.

Tickets can be bought here! https://brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-entry/edward-ii/

Show info: "After the death of the King’s father,  Gaveston is hastily summoned back from exile on the whim of the reckless new monarch, Edward II, to a claustrophobic court filled with increasing unrest, intrigue and perpetual distrust.
Edward and  Gaveston’s love is the catalyst that threatens not just to destroy Court life – but the very foundations of England itself.
When you have no choice but to live under the relentless glare of the public eye, is it possible to keep any piece of yourself intact? Is love truly worth the risk?
As royalty clashes with the nobility, all seems set to disintegrate, Edward II explores the conflict between personal desire, political duty and legacy.
Alex Pearson Productions, in association with Glass Splinters, is thrilled to be bringing a fresh take on this classic tale of love, violence, and what it means to live a life under the spotlight.
Alex Pearson Productions focuses on telling established stories in contemporary and intuitive ways; bringing classic tales to a modern-day audience that emphasises clear story-telling and making it accessible and enjoyable for all. APP is a company that strives for inclusivity and shredding new light on stories that have been forgotten, ignored or misrepresented."

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About our sponsors - the Malone Society. The Society was founded in 1906 at the initiative of A.W. Pollard, and for over a century they have published (almost) every year edited volumes of early printed and manuscript texts of both well-known and neglected plays. They also publish collections of documentary material relating to the performance and reception of early drama. Their best-known publications include W.W. Greg’s edition of Sir Thomas More, a collaborative history play, and A.C. Dunstan’s edition of the earliest surviving original play in English to have been written by a woman, Elizabeth Cary’s The Tragedy of Mariam.
Their membership is international and open to anyone interested in early drama. Members receive their annual volumes and are able to buy books from their backlist at low prices.
In addition to their publications, they support scholarship of early drama through fellowships and research grants, an annual prize for graduate students, and performances and symposia.
The Society is named after Edmond Malone, born in Dublin in 1741, a great editor, textual scholar and theatre historian, whose work continues to shape studies in early drama.