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Set against the backdrop of a small town in Edwardian England, Regiment of Women delves into the complex relationship between two teachers at an elite girls school. Clare Hartill, a formidable woman in her mid-thirties, effectively runs the school, commanding the admiration of her students through her strict yet magnetic presence. In contrast, the charming nineteen-year-old Alwynne Durand, who resides with her unmarried aunt and guardian, Elsbeth Loveday, quickly captivates the hearts of her pupils. As Alwynne and Clare grow closer, their bond flourishes on summer travels abroad. However, a ...

This play is a fictionalized account of the life of William Shakespeare, beginning from his humble origins in Stratford-upon-Avon with his wife, Anne Hathaway, to his life as a successful playwright in London. This play uses several biographical speculations about Shakespeare's life to tell a fascinating tale, such as his relationship with his wife (to whom he famously left his "second-best bed" in his will), his friendship with fellow playwright and competitor Christopher Marlowe, his interactions with Queen Elizabeth I, and an extramarital dalliance with the queen's maid of honor.