Elizabeth I
Paul Foster
Swive [Elizabeth]
by Ella Hickson
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What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the contemporary take on historical themes in Swive [Elizabeth]. Many find the dialogue engaging and the humor relatable, making the play enjoyable while respecting its historical context. Some reviewers suggest that future productions might benefit from viewing the play as a contemporary piece rather than a strictly historical one.
Engaging dialogueHumorous and relatableBeautifully writtenMight feel too historic for some
Synopsis
Elizabeth I is the only unmarried woman to have ever ruled England.
And she reigned for forty-four years.
Mastermind.
Seductress.
Survivor.
Swive [Elizabeth] premiered in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in December 2019.
Publication
PublisherNick Hern Books
Year2020
BindingPaperback
Pages72
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781848429260
ISBN-101848429266
eISBN-139781788503006
Swive [Elizabeth] is a British historical play written by Ella Hickson and published by Nick Hern Books (2020).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781788503006).
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Nick Hern Books · 2020 · 72 pp
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