A one-man performance by Jamie Martin.
You’re the author of the greatest plays of all time. But nobody knows. And if it gets out, you’re dead.
It’s 1593, and Kit Marlowe, the most successful playwright in Elizabethan England, is stabbed through the eye at the age of 29. Except he isn’t. Because Marlowe is also a secret agent. His secret service colleagues have faked his death because protecting the Queen from Catholic assassination plots has led to his arrest for atheism, a capital crime.
Join Kit on his journey into exile and anonymity as he recounts the story of beer-drinking, duels and spying that led to his losing lovers, friends and his very identity… and wrestles with the problem that all his new work is being credited to one William Shakespeare.
Adapted from the award-winning novel.
‘Rich and charmingly playful’ – Sunday Telegraph
‘Remarkable’ – Sunday Express
‘Engrossing’ – Observer
‘Marvellous’ – Independent
Featuring Jamie Martin.
Written by Ros Barber and Nicola Haydn.
Directed by Nicola Haydn.
Image Credit: Aaron Munday.
Preview Run Brighton Jan 26-30 2016. Now preparing to tour UK venues.
If interested in booking this show for your venue, please contact Otherplace Productions.
REVIEWS & RESPONSES
“It is impossible to take your eyes off Martin’s performance – which is a masterclass in how to perform a one-man piece” – Brighton Argus
Read the full review here.
@JamieDMartin masterclass in #TheMarlowePapers is rare moment of theatrical brilliance; compelling and inspirational. Genuine magnum opus.
— Ben Richardson (@bennyrichardson) January 30, 2016
Was lucky enough to see this last night @OtherplaceBTN #marlowepapers @JamieDMartin 1man tour de force @rosbarber pic.twitter.com/8iZaVU3XHW
— Nick Beddows (@nickbeddows) January 27, 2016
Saw @rosbarber‘s stage adaptation of The Marlowe Papers last night. Utterly brilliant. @JamieDMartin was mesmerising! A surefire hit! Go see
— Judge Mookie (@Tim_Pilcher) January 28, 2016
So impressed with @JamieDMartin for his performance in @rosbarber ‘s #marlowepapers 16 characters – one man #amazing pic.twitter.com/umt9jwFbZx
— Artroom Brighton (@ArtroomBrighton) January 31, 2016
Crikey, that was some thespian feat @JamieDMartin ???#TheMarlowePapers
— Alex (@alexandtheweb) January 29, 2016
People of #Brighton If you can get tickets, go see this at @TheBasementUK on till Sat. Amazing performance & writing https://t.co/0djqOgQSnu
— Judge Mookie (@Tim_Pilcher) January 28, 2016
Fantastic evening at the theatre seeing my old friend @JamieDMartin in @rosbarber ‘s Marlowe Papers. Powerhouse 1man performance and writing
— Keith Tomlinson (@keithtomlinson) January 31, 2016
Enjoyed @JamieDMartin in the Marlowe Papers @OtherplaceBTN Great idea and magic performance – so many different characters.
— Annie Drynan (@Drys) January 26, 2016
The stage awaits @JamieDMartin in superb perf of The Marlowe Papers @OtherplaceBTN @rosbarber stunning show-go go go pic.twitter.com/TYXu2mIAqc
— Nick Beddows (@nickbeddows) January 27, 2016