Em-Lou presents Edward II at the Rose Theatre 10 Feb

Em-Lou productions presents Edward II, by Christopher Marlowe , at the Rose Theatre, in south London, 10 Feb to 5 Mar 2011.

Directed by Peter Darney, cast includes Martin Troakes, Tim Parker, Robert Fitch, Mathew Barber, Zoe Teverson, David North, Joseph Bader, Guy Warren-Thomas, Richard Holliday, Richard Woolnough, Jack Anderson.

Edward, much to the despair of his wife and contempt of his barons, is very fond of both. King Edward comes to the throne, and immediately recalls his banished lover, Piers Gaveston - an order that puts him at odds with most of his court. Edward must battle his sneering subjects, his scorned wife and his own family for not only the right to rule, but for the right to love...