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In 16th century England, a playwright named William Shakespeare is anonymously used by an Earl to write a political play. The Earl's identity is revealed as he navigates through conspiracy theories, secrecy, and the politics of the time.
In 1593 London, struggling playwright William Shakespeare meets and falls in love with Viola, a wealthy merchant's daughter who desires to act. They start a secret affair that inspires Shakespeare to write Romeo and Juliet. However, their romance is doomed as Shakespeare is married and Viola is betrothed to another man. Despite obstacles, their passionate portrayal of two lovers in the play inspires the audience. In the end, they part ways but Shakespeare is inspired to write Twelfth Night, imagining his love washed ashore in a strange land.
Gnomeo and Juliet, a pair of garden gnomes from feuding families, fall in love and embark on a journey to be together, facing obstacles and challenges along the way.
Upstart Crow is a sitcom that follows the journey of William Shakespeare as he navigates the challenges and absurdities of the 16th century English theater scene, all while trying to make a name for himself as a playwright. With a touch of satire and toilet humor, the show provides a humorous take on the life and times of one of history's greatest dramatists.
Peter, a lonely lawyer, gets his quiet life turned upside down when Charlene, an ex-convict, invades his home, leading to hilarious and chaotic situations.
After the Globe Theatre burns down, William Shakespeare returns to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon. He faces the social prejudices of his time while dealing with family secrets and personal grief.
A Waste of Shame: The Mystery of Shakespeare and His Sonnets(2005)
In 1609, William Shakespeare published a collection of 154 sonnets, creating what is arguably the greatest lyric sequence in English literature - and at the center of this masterpiece lies a mystery that has endured for centuries. What are the identities of “the young man” and “the dark lady” to whom all but two of the sonnets allude? This moving performance brings to life the gritty reality of Shakespeare’s England, bits of the Bard’s plays and poems, and the consummate poet and dramatist himself as it exposes these personages unseen but so keenly felt in Shakespeare’s sonnets and in his life. Rupert Graves, Tom Sturridge, Indira Varma, Anna Chancellor, and Zoë Wanamaker star. Contains mature themes and explicit language. Some content may be objectionable. Produced by the Open University.
Will is a historical drama that takes place in the late 16th-century. It follows the life of a young William Shakespeare, exploring his journey as a struggling playwright in London and his encounters with various historical figures, including Christopher Marlowe. The series delves into the vibrant and dangerous world of the Elizabethan theatre scene, showcasing the politics, ambition, and artistic rivalry of the time.
In this alternative comedy, Blackadder travels through time to meet historical figures and pull off cunning plans, all while trying to avoid death by falling objects.
The Good Guy is a romantic comedy set in Manhattan, New York City. The movie follows a young woman who is searching for love and finds herself caught between two men. As she navigates the world of dating and relationships, she also deals with issues of loyalty, trust, and betrayal. With its witty dialogue and charming characters, The Good Guy is a heartwarming film that explores the complexities of modern relationships.
In this hilarious comedy, Bill Shakespeare is a hapless lute player who leaves his hometown to pursue his dreams in London. Along the way, he gets mixed up with a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth I, falls in love with Anne Hathaway, and encounters many colorful characters from 16th-century England.
The Actors (2003) follows a struggling actor who, in an attempt to pay off his debts, becomes involved in a debt-collecting scheme. This decision sets off a chain of comedic events, as he finds himself pretending to be someone else and getting caught up in a world of disguise and deception. Along the way, he encounters a castle, an Irish theater play, and a little girl. The story is told in flashback and incorporates elements of Shakespeare, awkward situations, and heavy rain. The actor's journey takes him through auditions, sausage-making, and various performances, all while wearing a Nazi uniform. As the plot unfolds, the character faces failed expectations, drinks beer, and encounters characters from William Shakespeare's plays. The movie also features scenes in a bookstore and newspaper articles.
Mad scientist Prospero runs away with his blind daughter Miranda to Tromaville, hiding from evil pharmaceutical execs, including his own sister Antoinette who ruined his career after he found the cure against opioid addiction. With the help of a handicapped crack-whore, he releases a massive amount of laxative to whales, while his enemies are on a cruise ship to North Korea. A humongous shitstorm washes the boat away and brings them to Tromaville, where Prospero can now fully realize his ultimate vengeance.
Did Christopher Marlowe write the works of Shakespeare?
A romantic comedy inventing a friendship between Cervantes and Shakespeare who both fall in love with a beautiful Spanish woman.
London, 1605. William Shakespeare is about to launch a new drama in The Globe. The comic actor Yorick urges the author to grant him the lead role, although he is not very gifted for serious roles. Then it begins a curious correspondence between what happens on stage and what happens in real life.
Episodes from the life of Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1533-1603), focusing on her ill-fated love affair with Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex.
What if William Shakespeare never existed... until now. Our Modern Bard is caught in a love triangle of confused sexuality, cross dressing, mistaken identity, and bedroom trysts. Does Shakespeare love his lusty best friend, Wilma Hartford, who's also a drag queen, or his lovely long-time girlfriend Anne Hathaway. This battle to understand Shakespeare's true heart is a comic romp. All the while, Shakespeare peddles his screenplays in Hollywood. Renaissance and modern sensibilities clash when an all-male stage version of Macbeth and the misogynistic low-budget film "The Taming of the Shrew" open simultaneously. The combustion makes "The Bard," played by comedic genius Jason D. Johnson, the most controversial screenwriter in Hollywood.
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