“Patrick Page offers a captivating look at the nature of evil.”—Pioneer Press 

“A must-see production…hands down one of the best shows of the year.”—Star Tribune

“Five Stars.”—Play off the Page

“A ‘you had to be there to believe it’ performance…Page effortlessly navigates the text of some of the most iconic ‘villains’ found in the bard’s work.”—BroadwayWorld

“Page’s performance … is astonishing.”—Talkin’ Broadway

Created and performed by Patrick Page
Directed by Simon Godwin
An Octopus Theatricals Production

Dubbed “The villain of Broadway” by Playbill, Tony Award-nominee and Grammy Award-winner Patrick Page (King Lear, Hadestown) has never shied away from exploring his dark side. Now, with this tour de force show, “one of America’s greatest classical actors” (The Wall Street Journal) turns to the twisted motivations and hidden humanity at the heart of Shakespeare’s greatest villains. Moving swiftly through the canon, Page illuminates Shakespeare’s evolving conception of evil by delving into more than a dozen of his most wicked creations, offering a thrilling masterclass on the most terrifying subject of them all: human nature. Previously seen on-screen, now is the chance for audiences in D.C. to experience an enhanced version for the stage.  

Runtime: One hour and 25 minutes with no intermission. Each performance to be followed by a talkback discussion with Patrick Page.

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Photos by Julieta Cervantes.