EMILIA

by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

Directed by Alison Reid

Performed by IAB Acting Second Year students

SYNOPSIS

Experience the Power of Emilia by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm!

Inspired by the life of Emilia Bassano, a 16th-century poet who may have been Shakespeare’s “Dark Lady,” Emilia is a bold, passionate, and empowering play about a woman who dared to defy the limits placed upon her. In a world where women’s voices were dismissed and their talents overshadowed, Emilia fought to be heard—and her story still resonates today.

Filled with wit, music, and an all-female cast, Emilia is a celebration of female ambition, creativity, and resistance. This inspiring and entertaining production is perfect for responsive audiences, sparking discussions on gender, history, and the power of storytelling.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Photography and recording of this performance is not permitted due to copyright regulations

Please turn off your mobile phones. Mobile use is not permitted once the performance begins

Entry Policy: No entry once the show begins

• Content warning: Contains themes of an adult nature, strong language, themes of racism, misogyny, sexual harassment, themes of child loss, suicide and domestic violence.

Suitable for ages 14+

Two and a half hours, including an interval

Performance in English