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Playing Shakespeare

A nervous William Shakespeare attends the first performance of Macbeth alongside King James. Chaos unfolds: critics swarm with opinions. Shakespeare spirals between doubt and ego-until the King restores his sense of purpose.

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Where it played at Laemmle — 2 engagements

Santa Monica
Monica Film Center
Fri, Sep 25 – Thu, Oct 1, 2026 · 1 week
West L.A.
Royal
Fri, Jul 17 – Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 1 week