Emilia Bassano, believed to be the “Dark Lady” in Shakespeare’s sonnets, was a talented musician and England’s first female published poet. She was also multilingual, multiracial and a force to be reckoned with.
In “The Dark Lady” by Jessica B. Hill, Shakespeare and Bassano collide as they wrestle with artistic collaboration, ambition, envy and love — an entanglement that will profoundly shape both their lives and their work.
The dialogue “cracks like a whip,” says the Winnipeg Free Press of this witty and intimate production.
Directed by Lynn Phelan and starring Debra Bowers and Rob Ferron. This entrancing show features live Renaissance music and a set that is a work of art.
“The Dark Lady” takes the stage at The BRAVO! Theatre on Friday, February 13, 7:30 p.m.; and at 4 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, February 15 and 16, and Friday through Sunday, February 20 to 22.
The theatre is at Hidalgo 441 in Riberas Del Pilar.
Tickets, 350 pesos, can be reserved by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via thebravo.org, or in person at Kinda Bazaar in Riberas del Pilar.