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Unversed - written and performed by Beckis Cooper

In this one-woman play, step into the world of Antonia, an ambitious young actor in 17th-century London who is armed with a newly printed copy of Shakespeare's plays but furious that she is forbidden from performing

  • Booking essential

‘It’s against the law of England for me to even stand up on that stage, let alone permission to embody the range of fascinating creatures who speak such glorious verse in these plays!’

Step into the world of Antonia, an ambitious young actor in 17th-century London who is armed with a newly printed copy of Shakespeare's plays but furious that she is forbidden from performing . Inviting you into the rehearsal room, Antonia dares to rehearse Shakespeare's female characters, finding her voice, one bold role at a time.

Created in association with Shakespeare's Birthplace, Beckis Cooper has toured her 'spellbinding' solo-show all over the country and has been dubbed 'a phenomenal tour de force of Shakespearean girl power' (Lincolnshire World.)

‘A lightning-fast, emotionally charged journey through gender, ambition, and theatrical defiance.' * * * * * VICTORIA BURDEN FOR LINCOLNSHIRE WORLD

‘Utterly spellbinding ’ * * * * * LAMPORT HALL

' A unique and remarkable talent ’ * * * * * SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
Child £15.00
Concession £15.00

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Grantham House has accessible toilets and limited blue badge parking spaces which can be reserved in advance by calling 01476 285588.

Meeting point

This event will take place in the lawned garden at Grantham House.

Suitability for children

Recommended for age 8+.

What to bring and wear

Please bring your own blanket or seating.

Other

Gates open at 6.15pm.

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at 11:00 to 11:45+ 19 other dates or times

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24 Jul to 4 Sep 2026
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