Duration
2 hrs
Closing Date
Until November 1, 2025
Age limit
Suitable for 3+ yrs
Why Watch Born With Teeth?
- Shakespeare and Kit Marlowe collide in a clandestine clash of egos and intellects in Born With Teeth. Critically acclaimed in the U.S. and now making its hotly anticipated UK premiere at Wyndham’s Theatre, catch Liz Duffy Adams’ razor-sharp imagining of history’s hottest literary rivalry.
- Doctor Who and Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa and BAFTA-winner Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve, My Lady Jane) bring fire and flirtation to the stage as Kit Marlowe and Will Shakespeare in this high-stakes theatrical face-off.
- Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director and Olivier-winning actor Daniel Evans, this critically-acclaimed play delivers a potent mix of historical fiction and theatrical fireworks.
- Set in 1591, a time of turmoil, treason, and Tudor tension, Born With Teeth is a theatrical powder keg set against a backdrop of censorship, religious persecution, and political paranoia. Catch the show at Wyndham’s Theatre for a strictly limited engagement.
Born With Teeth sinks its fangs into the West End with a thrilling theatrical duel between two icons of English literature—Will Shakespeare and Kit Marlowe—as you've never seen them before. Starring Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) and Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve, My Lady Jane), this gripping two-hander imagines an intense, clandestine rivalry crackling with intellect, lust, and the threat of treason.
Penned by Obie Award-winner Liz Duffy Adams, the play is a feverish blend of historical fiction and subversive drama, set against the backdrop of Elizabethan espionage and religious persecution. Daniel Evans—Olivier-winning actor and RSC Co-Artistic Director known for his Olivier-nominated revivals of South Pacific and The Light in the Piazza,—directs with electric pace and emotional precision, making every scene throb with danger and desire. With only 11 weeks at Wyndham’s Theatre, Born With Teeth is a combustible portrait of ambition, artistry, and attraction in an age where even words could be deadly. Don’t miss this whip-smart, seductive clash of titans.
Storyline
Winter, 1591. England is a hotbed of treachery, turmoil, and Tudor tyranny. Artists are under scrutiny, ideas are dangerous, and one wrong word could mean a traitor’s death. In a smoky pub backroom, two of history’s greatest wordsmiths — the rebellious Kit Marlowe and the ambitious Will Shakespeare — are thrown together under royal orders to collaborate. But their pens are as sharp as their tongues, and the page becomes a battleground. Born With Teeth is a razor-sharp imagining of an electric literary rivalry—part thriller, part seduction, and entirely unmissable. Set against the backdrop of Elizabethan surveillance and suspicion, this gripping two-hander explores what might have unfolded if Shakespeare and Marlowe’s genius had collided in private, under pressure, and with everything to lose.
Show timings
Show timings for Born With Teeth may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading roles: Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare
Director: Daniel Evans
Playwright: Liz Duffy Adams
Age Suitability
This show is strictly for ages 3 and above.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a ticket holder aged 18 or over and seated next to them.
Content warning: This production features strong language, very bright lights, haze and loud noises. Viewer discretion is advised.
Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!
Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.
Wyndham's Theatre
Wyndham's Theatre was initially a dream of Charles Wyndham, an actor and impresario, who nurtured aspirations of managing a theatre. This dream was realized in 1899 when Wyndham's Theatre was inaugurated. This historic venue is recognized as a Grade 2 West End theatre and still preserves its original Louis XVI-themed interior decor. Presently under the ownership of Delfont Macintosh Theatres, Wyndham's Theatre continues to be a cherished destination for enthusiasts of live performances, maintaining its enduring appeal. Seating Capacity: 799
Getting There
- Address: Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0DA, UK
- By metro:
The nearest tube station is Leicester Square
- By train:
The nearest train station is Charing Cross. The theatre is a 10-minute walk from the station, on the right side of St. Martin’s Corner.
- By bus:
Buses servicing the area include 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 23, 24, 87, 88, 91, 139, and 453
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Cloak room, Toilets, Free parking, Souvenir shop
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Elevator access
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
Tickets Redemption
You will receive an email with your All My Sons voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from £58.44 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The play does not have a strict age limit. However, it is most suitable for children aged 3 years and above. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a ticket holder aged 18 years or older and seated next to them. This production features strong language, very bright lights, haze and loud noises. Viewer discretion is advised.
The show is playing at the Wyndham's Theatre in London.
It is a witty historical play set in Elizabethan England, imagining a tense and clever meeting between William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe as they collaborate on a play. It explores rivalry, creativity, and political danger under a regime where every word can be deadly.
The running time is 2 hours.
The main stars of the show are Ncuti Gatwa as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare.
