Edward II
A classic tale of sex, revenge, and love
HistoryRomanceDramahusband wife relationshipbased on play or musicalmale homosexualitypalace intriguemedieval england14th centurygay theme
A tragic historical drama centered on a king's doomed love for a commoner, undone by court intrigue, jealousy, and the ruthless machinations of power.
England, 14th century. King Edward II falls in love with Piers Gaveston, a young man of humble origins, whom he honors with favors and titles of nobility. The cold and jealous Queen Isabella conspires with the evil Mortimer to get rid of Gaveston, overthrow her husband and take power…
Essence
Ensemble
Steven Waddington
Edward II
Andrew Tiernan
Piers Gaveston
Tilda Swinton
Isabella
Nigel Terry
Roger Mortimer
John Lynch
Spencer
Dudley Sutton
Bishop of Winchester
Jerome Flynn
Kent
Jody Graber
Prince Edward
Annie Lennox
Singer
Kevin Collins
Lightbourn, the Gaoler
Tony Forsyth
Captive Policeman
Jill Balcon
Chorus of Nobility
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