Ncuti Gatwa describes the new project 'Born With Teeth' with the Royal Shakespeare Company as a game of Elizabethan cat and mouse between Shakespeare and Marlowe. Gatwa plays Marlowe and Edward Bluemel plays Shakespeare in a narrative centered around their collaboration on Henry VI. The script focuses on the actors' charisma rather than age or appearance. The characters delve into their queer identities with Marlowe being more open and Shakespeare reflecting fear and restraint, creating a dynamic exploration of their artistic relationship.
Ncuti Gatwa describes his new project with the Royal Shakespeare Company as a dangerous game of Elizabethan cat and mouse featuring Shakespeare and Marlowe in collaboration.
Gatwa plays Marlowe while Edward Bluemel portrays Shakespeare in the play 'Born With Teeth', where the two playwrights collaborate on a work about Henry VI.
The script emphasizes that the actors' ages or looks don’t matter, focusing instead on their wild charisma, leading to a humorous moment during an interview.
Bluemel notes the fascinating exploration of the characters, highlighting Marlowe's brave depictions of queer love and Shakespeare's fear and need to express himself creatively.
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