After his Father the King is murdered by Hamlet's Uncle the young Dane vowed revenge. However, after killing family friend Polonius with a blow meant for his Uncle, The Prince questions his thirst for vengeance and flees Denmark. Confused and distraught, Hamlet is now caught up in a destiny far greater than he could have ever imagined.
A woman of high birth, Juliet's family spirited her away from Verona after her failed suicide attempt. Shamed by the death of her lover Romeo, Juliet swore to never again be so consumed by her own desires and has put all of her passion into fighting for the oppressed. She is now the key figurehead in the resistance against the evil Richard III.
A wonderful pain-in-the-ass, Falstaff is quick with both the jab and the jibe. While he plays the quintessential fool he possesses more wisdom and heart than most. A man of faith, Falstaff is unshakeable in his belief in Shakespeare as Creator.
One of the most powerful and shrewd generals in the land, Richard oversees a growing nation built on the backs of his serfs. Along with his desire to create a legacy through the glorification of his name Richard seeks to crush all opposition and conquer further kingdoms.
Beautiful and ruthless, Lady Macbeth has an unmatched thirst for power. Using her sexuality - and three witches as her council - she has subtly steered her husband's rise to prominence. But with Lord Macbeth now locked in a battle with Richard III the time is ripe for the Lady to step out of her husband's shadow.
After being deceived into killing his faithful wife Desdemona, Othello sought to murder his former best friend and lieutenant, Iago. Failing that task the great warrior has fled his home and rejected all rank and responsibility since. He operates strictly as a sword-for-hire and often takes dangerous risks - perhaps seeking death at another's hand as punishment for Desdemona's murder.
After fleeing from Othello's side Iago quickly attached himself to Richard III. Using wits and treachery the Spaniard efficiently moved up the ranks and is now one of Richard's most relied-upon deputies. But the corrupt influencer continues to play the odds, a charlatan who can easily change his allegiances.
Saved from death by the Priest of Verona, Romeo was secretly taken away from his family and resuscitated. Taught and trained by the clergy to devote his life to Shakespeare the Creator, he believes that he can make a difference. Romeo has silently been lying in wait for the chance to strike a blow against Richard III, the great oppressor.
Myth, man, or something more? Does he - or did he - even exist? These are matters of theology that are debated in the market-stalls and fields of the land. Many cling to the hope that he shall re-emerge and end their misery. Others dismiss him as hope for the foolish and say that he - and any sort of prophesy - is simply nonsense.
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