Shakespeare in Love

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Shakespeare in Love

Mon 1 Jan 0001 - Thu 23 Apr 2026, The Core Theatre film

1998 Oscar-winning film. History's greatest playwright is young, out of ideas and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.

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Cinema at The Core: National Shakespeare Day & St. George's Day

Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, ‘Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter’, before it’s even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare’s play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush

Directed by: John Madden

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