One Night Only
The Masks of Aphra Behn
BY CLAIRE LOUISE AMIAS.
DIRECTED BY PRADEEP JEY.
19 March 2023
Overview
“Masquerade gives one the freedom to do what one wishes in life.”
Aphra Behn – spy, writer and female libertine. It’s 1677 and an audience getting ready to watch her famous comedy, The Rover, are in for a surprise. The show has been cancelled and, in its place, Aphra recounts the amazing tale of her spying missions for King Charles II during the Dutch Wars, and her journey to becoming the first professional female writer.
Complete with excerpts from Behn’s letters, poetry and plays, this vivid, funny and thought-provoking one-woman show brings one of theatre’s most brilliant raconteurs back to life.
People
Claire Louise Amias
Performer
Performer
Claire has worked extensively on stage and screen, including No 1 tours, Paul Taylor-Mills rep seasons, Southwark Playhouse, plus the feature films Borley Rectory and Provoked.
Pradeep Jey
Director
Director
Media
“A fabulous, warm performance.”
Everything Theatre
“Brilliant wit and charm.”
Lost in Theatreland
“Highly recommended, very entertaining production.”
London Theatre1