Sicilys beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny. Award Winning New Zealander, and farthest flung fringe act, Penny Ashton (Promise and Promiscuity) is heading to the home of the bard to add some Kiwi sizzle to the canon. Shell spark 11 characters into life in a brand new Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bulls pizzles, that Shakespeare himself would be proud of. (Theatrescenes) Riddled with quotes, characters and allusions from Will himself, plus songs set to Gershwin, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, Puccini and more, this is a jam packed 90 minutes of comedy, dance and bawdy wordplay. It's just like Shakespeare, only shorter. Masterful shrewd comedy, a tempestuous triumph, a phenomenal play The Wellington PostIt is a perfect example of literary comedy gold Broadway WorldA sparkling performer whose energy bounces off the stage. , The Scotsmanrazor-sharp wit. , Three Weeksbrilliantly performed, absolutely hilarious, and by far the best one-person show Ive ever seen. Mooney on Theatre, Toronto PG 14www.hotpink.co.nz

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