The Faggot King or The Troublesome Reign of Edward II

Imaginative and inventive to the upper tiers.... full review

You should not miss this show. That's all that needs to be said.... full review

From the brilliantly designed medieval costumes by Linda Muggeridge to producer Jen Albert's amazing fight choreography, and especially Heather Schmidt's gender-bending take on Edward II, the play was incredibly entertaining as long as you don't mind all the decapitations! Tiffany Cole cannot disguise her womanly figure, yet pulls off her role as Hugh de Spencer, the great love of the Faggot King. We were entertained from start to finish.... full review

About halfway through "The Faggot King," I wondered why women were chosen to play gay men in Christopher Marlowe's play (subtitled "The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward the Second"). I thought perhaps that something would come of this odd casting choice, but it became apparent that it was simply an idea with no follow-through. With uneven acting and weird anachronistic behavior (sex a la the movie "Cruising") up against the pomp and pageantry normally associated with Elizabethan plays, the evening never blended into a satisfying experience. While some may find the casting offensive, I simply found it to be bland. What a shame given the amazing ensemble in last year's "Punch and Judy" (also directed by Christopher Johnson)... full review

Recommended. School of Night has put the fun back into the monarchy. ... full review