Born With Teeth Tickets
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel star in this bitingly witty new play about rival playwrights William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.
A Bitingly Witty Play: Tickets for Born With Teeth
Born With Teeth makes its UK premiere this year at Wyndham’s Theatre. Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa and Killing Eve’s Edward Bluemel star as Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare in this daring new play, which imagines a series of meetings between two of the UK's finest writers. A “delicious fantasia” (Houston Press), you won’t want to miss this sharp-witted, seductive and scintillating two-hander. Born With Teeth promises theatre with bite - book your tickets today!
What is the play Born With Teeth about?
“Oh, Jesus bless us, he is born with teeth! And so I was, which plainly signified that I should snarl and bite, play the dog” - Henry VI, William Shakespeare
It’s the winter of 1591, and England is a dangerous place for artists: ruled by an authoritarian regime, ravaged by plague, and rife with censorship and conspiracy. In the back room of a tavern, writer, actor and newcomer to London William Shakespeare meets with infamously rakish poet Christopher Marlowe to work on a play about Henry VI. What follows is flirtation, collaboration, and a scathing battle of the wits. Over the span of three secret meetings, these literary geniuses sharpen their tongues and their quills, and in between duels and rapier-sharp retorts, let their creativity soar. But with spies around every corner, paranoia abounds, and betrayal is oh so tempting...
Born With Teeth first premiered at the Alley Theatre in Houston in 2022, following development at Shakespeare and Company in 2019, and was also produced in 2023 and 2024. The play won the 2021 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award and the Houston Theater Awards 2022 Best Play/Production and was a finalist for the Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award.
This “devilishly clever and fun” (KLCC) play reimagines the relationship between two of England's most celebrated playwrights with a “quick-witted punk sensibility” (Houston Press). Wordplay and power struggles combine in this hilarious, shocking and absolutely unmissable new play.
Who are the cast of Born With Teeth?
The two hander stars Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher ‘Kit’ Marlowe opposite Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare.
Gatwa is a BAFTA-winning actor, best known for his roles on Netflix's Sex Education, in the Barbie movie and as the fifteenth Doctor on Doctor Who. His theatre credits include The Importance of Being Earnest at the National Theatre, A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare’s Globe and The Rivals at the Watermill Theatre.
Bluemel is best known for his leading roles on Amazon’s My Lady Jane, and A Discovery of Witches for Sky, as well as his performances in Killing Eve, Brave New World and an appearance on Sex Education alongside his Born With Teeth costar Gatwa.
Who are the creative team of Born With Teeth?
Born With Teeth is written by American playwright Liz Duffy Adams. Adams is an award-winning playwright, whose work has been produced over 80 times. Her accolades include a Women of Achievement Award, a Lillian Hellman Award, and the Will Glickman Award for Best New Play. Her other plays include Dog Act, Or and Dear Alien.
RSC’s Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs. Evans is an Olivier Award-winning actor and director, and former artistic director of both Sheffield Theatres and the Chichester Festival Theatre. His credits include American Buffalo at Wyndham’s Theatre, Our Generation at the Royal National Theatre and Quiz at the Chichester Festival Theatre.
Born With Teeth is a co-production between Playful Productions, the Royal Shakespeare Company and Elizabeth William.
Book Tickets for Born With Teeth at Wyndham’s Theatre Today!
Don’t miss Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel’s portrayals of these revolutionary literary icons in this “wonderfully funny, sexy and suspenseful” (Mercury News) play. Born With Teeth has a strictly limited run so don’t miss out! Grab a pint, sit down at the table and watch sparks fly between Will and Kit - book your tickets to Born With Teeth at Wyndham’s Theatre today!
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
Born With Teeth London Reviews
User Reviews
Lovely, simple stage design and compelling but withdrawn use of light and sound. Someone please tell Ncuti that he's absolutely beautiful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Born With Teeth playing in London?
Born With Teeth is playing at the Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Rd, London, WC2H 0DA.
What is the age recommendation for Born With Teeth?
Born With Teeth is best for age 14+.
How long is Born With Teeth?
The running time for Born With Teeth at Wyndham's Theatre is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Is there an interval during Born With Teeth?
No, Born With Teeth doesn't have an interval.
Can I buy tickets for Born With Teeth at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Wyndham's Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for Born With Teeth are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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Beautifully acted two-hander highlighting the imagined relationship and conversations that may have been had between Shakespeare and Marlowe. Minimally staged but the acting and dialogue is wonderfully delicious!