Venus and Adonis
Venus And Adonis
A shortened version of Shakespeare's narrative poem in which a passionate Venus tries to seduce an unwilling Adonis.
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Drama on 3 | Venus And Adonis
To mark the anniversary of Shakespeare's birth 440 years ago, a new production of his exquisite retelling of a classical myth about desire and loss.
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Shakespeare Sonnets: A Modern Love Story
Some of the best-known love poems are weaved together to create a fresh contemporary story told by four lovers.