In The Works
A new works commission initiative
In The Works is an initiative that supports the commission of new plays to be developed and produced by Shakespeare in Action.
Under this initiative, commissioned playwrights are provided with studio space, workshop resources, dramaturgy and support to develop their work from the page to our stage.
The Book of Kit and Mel
By Deivan Steele and Garry Williams
The Book of Kit and Mel, by Deivan Steel and Garry Williams, was in development with Shakespeare in Action from 2021 until 2023. The Book of Kit and Mel is an original TYA musical that introduces the language and stories of Shakespeare through the lens of two young orphaned sibling musicians, Kit and Mel. Through the course of their adventure exploring some of the Bards most well-known motifs, Kit and Mel wrestle to find their own unique voices and identities as artists and as young human beings stepping into a chaotic world.