About the Show

The creator of Philosophy Tube - Abigail Thorn's new play that follows characters trapped in 'Henry IV Part I'.

Jen and Sam are trapped by a complicated relationship with their parents, their sexuality, denial ... and now in the world of one of Shakespeare's historical plays!

When they stumble upon the unusual Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy, the son of the Earl of Northumberland, they must decide if they should risk losing their way home to help him.

This production is recommended for ages 14+.

Critic Reviews (5)

"...'The Prince' is an entertaining and smart take on a history play. Not merely an adaptation, it is a bold, new and thought-provoking piece of writing."
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"With sensational writing and a fantastic cast, 'The Prince' is an absolute revelation – a true King among plays."
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" 'The Prince' – a larkily self-aware rewrite of Henry IV Part I - employs largely original cod-Shakespearean dialogue ... embraces this idea as a logical extension of the Bard's own metatheatrical gaming around ideas of gender, performance and socially conditioned role play."
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"This is an admirably ambitious play, with tantalising ideas about the performance of gender and duty."
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"It’s a romp. At once a recognition of the fear of change and rejection and a celebration of open-armed community."
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Cast and creative team

Metal Rabbit Productions