King Edward recalls his lover from banishment and sets in motion a chain of events that culminate in some of the most shocking scenes in early modern theatre.
Christopher Marlowe's portrayal of Edward and Gaveston is a rare depiction of a gay relationship on the early modern stage, and a frank exploration of the tension between private pleasures and public duty.
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Shakespeare's Globe
New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT
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Box office: 020 7401 9919
Tours daily; performance schedule varies
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