The Faggot King or The Troublesome Reign of Edward II

Once again, School of Night brings you a theatrical experience to be enjoyed. For the first time, I was able to enjoy this play. ... full review

Tightly directed, sharply observed, well executed. The entire ensemble aquit themselves nobly. Funny, sexy, smart. Everything you want from an evening of theater.... full review

My favourite show of #HFF17, Heather Schmidt and cast are exceptional. ... 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

Extrodinary! Refreshing! Genius on a shoestring! ... full review

Fantastic-Great Show!... full review

Violent, sexy, funny. If you don't like what School of Night is doing here, there is something wrong with you. Ten good actors speak the speech, but even if you are completely deaf, you will still understand what is going on in, so clear is the directing and blocking. You cannot not understand what is happening.... full review

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

It was good thanks for putting it on... full review

Worth Seeing for the production, music, staging and creativity!!!... full review