Born with Teeth

Watch the anticipated West End premiere of Born with Teeth at Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited 11-week run.

Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel star in this new play by Liz Duffy Adams and directed by RSC Co-Artistic DirectorDaniel Evans.

What is Born with Teeth about?

Set in England 1591, in the midst of political unrest and religious struggles, two young and brilliant writers meet in a dark backroom of a pub. Christopher Marlowe, the bold and reckless state-employed playwriter, meets ambitious newcomer William Shakespeare over a course of three secret meetings.

Enter a world of rivalry, flirtation and creative passion and watch as “personal, political and poetic” boundaries are tested. With eyes everywhere, the more they connect the bigger the danger becomes to their names and lives.

Born with Teeth is split into two acts filled with humour, tension, erotic undertones and the dangerous fusion of genius, desire and fear, in a time when one's words can end everything.

Cast of Born with Teeth

Borth with Teeth stars Ncuti Gatwa (Sex Education, Barbie, Doctor Who) as Christopher Marlowe and Edward Bluemel (My Lady Jane, A Discovery of Witches, Killing Eve) as William Shakespeare.

RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs the play by Liz Duffy Adams.

How can I get tickets for Born with Teeth?

You can purchase your tickets for Born with Teeth via the booking button on this page. When booking, you can select your desired seats and view ticket prices.

How long is the show?

The running time for Born with Teeth is still to be confirmed.

When are Born with Teeth matinees?

Born with Teeth matinees take place on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm.

What time is the evening performance?

The evening performance of Born with Teeth takes place Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm.

Where is the show playing?

The play is performing at Wyndham’s Theatre, on Charing Cross Road close to Leicester Square.

How to get there: 

• Underground – The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines), all located a few minutes’ walk away from the theatre.
• Bus – You can catch the following buses which stop near the theatre at Leicester Square: 24, 29, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41 and N279.
• Cycling – Hire a bike and head to Wyndham’s Theatre. St Martin’s Street is the nearest Santander Cycles bike dock.

Is there an age restriction? 

The age recommendation for this play is still to be confirmed. Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.

What other shows can I watch in London?

See a powerful tale of love, as ancient Greek mythology is brought into modern times in Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Or experience Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall.