After Shakespeare’s death, his closest friends realize many of his plays could be lost forever. Determined to preserve his legacy, they set out on a dangerous and hilarious journey to collect his scattered works and publish them.

 

The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson is a heartfelt and humorous tale of friendship, legacy, and the power of storytelling. After the death of William Shakespeare, his closest friends and fellow actors, Henry Condell and John Heminges, embark on an ambitious mission to preserve his plays. Battling time, financial struggles, and ruthless publishers, they fight to compile and publish the First Folio, ensuring Shakespeare’s words live on. Alongside their families and a quirky ensemble of characters, their journey is filled with challenges, camaraderie, and an enduring love for the theatre. This play celebrates the people behind the scenes whose determination saved some of the greatest works of literature from being lost forever.