Shakespeare in Love

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April 3 - April 25, 2026
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A young William Shakespeare struggles with writer’s block until he meets Viola de Lesseps, a noblewoman with a passion for the stage. Their forbidden romance unfolds in secret, shaping the story that will become Romeo and Juliet. Set amid the bustling world of Elizabethan London, this witty and heartfelt adaptation is a celebration of love, artistry, and the magic of theatre.

Runs April 3–25, 2026. Multiple performances weekly — visit the box office for full showtimes.
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Upcoming Performances
  • Friday, 3 April 2026 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, 25 April 2026 7:30 pm
Venue

Metro Theatre

1370 Marine Drive Southwest, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Production Team
  • Sarah Rodgers - Director
Director
  • Sarah Rodgers
Genre
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Drama
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assisted hearing available
  • Gender-neutral washrooms
Cast
  • Jacob Leonard
  • Cassie Unger
  • Simon Webb
Jacob Leonard and Cassie Unger as William Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love at Metro Theatre
Jacob Leonard and Simon Webb as William Shakespeare and Philip Henslowe in Shakespeare in Love at Metro Theatre
Jacob Leonard and Akshaya Pattanayak as William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe in Shakespeare in Love at Metro Theatre
Jacob Leonard and Cassie Unger as William Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love at Metro Theatre

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