Whirligig of Time

Whirligig of Time introduces us to an adrift and forlorn Olivia who finds herself back in London trying to discover her new normal while coping with the tragic loss of her husband. When she visits an authentic-looking pub, Olivia is seemingly transported back in time to the English Renaissance where unprecedented adventure awaits. The play follows the events of the Lord Chamberlain's Men stealing The Theatre to...

Whirligig of Time introduces us to an adrift and forlorn Olivia who finds herself back in London trying to discover her new normal while coping with the tragic loss of her husband. When she visits an authentic-looking pub, Olivia is seemingly transported back in time to the English Renaissance where unprecedented adventure awaits. The play follows the events of the Lord Chamberlain's Men stealing The Theatre to build The Globe circa 1598 and features many beloved historical figures, including John Heminges, Richard Burbage, Will Kemp, and the bard himself.

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Whirligig of Time

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  • Alvin Gaeth: Whirligig of Time

    Interesting concept, time travel from present-day to Elizabethan England using a pub as the portal. A different take on Shakespeare and a good time was had by all. I read the play here on the NPX website and had the good fortune to see it produced at Sunstone Studio in Milwaukee. Very entertaining. I hope this play gets more traction. I think it deserves a wider audience.

    Interesting concept, time travel from present-day to Elizabethan England using a pub as the portal. A different take on Shakespeare and a good time was had by all. I read the play here on the NPX website and had the good fortune to see it produced at Sunstone Studio in Milwaukee. Very entertaining. I hope this play gets more traction. I think it deserves a wider audience.

Character Information

4M/3F All but two characters play multiple characters between the past and present.
  • Olivia
    A young woman struggling to overcome her grief
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Charlie / Richard Burbage
    Charlie is an actor and bartender. A good listener.
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Husband / William Shakespeare
    Husband is a Shakespeare fanatic.
    Character Age
    30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Mistress Quickly
    Proprietor of the Boar's Head Tavern
    Character Age
    40s-60s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Adam / Will Kemp
    An Actor, a loud fool
    Character Age
    20s-40s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Greg / John Heminges
    An actor
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Jennifer / Rebecca Heminges
    An actor
    Character Age
    20s-30s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Development History

Production History

  • Type Community Theater, Organization Batavia Players, Year 2024