It tells the story of a young William Shakespeare, who is suffering from writer's block and struggling to write a comedy entitled Romeo and Ethel the Pirates daughter. Viola de Lesseps, is a wealthy woman, obsessed with the theatre, disguised as Thomas Kent, she auditions for Shakespeare's new play. When Shakespeare discovers Viola's real identity they embark on an affair, which inspires him to write his most enduring and tragic play.
Rating: 3.7/5
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