The very pretty Edward Kynaston is a hit on stage, playing all of Shakespeare's women thanks to a royal ban on females appearing on stage. The ending of the ban and its repercussions for Kynaston and a court load of 17th-century gender benders prove rich fodder for a highly entertaining romp that is as teasingly clever as it is great fun. Audiences seeking a colorful diversion will leave them with much to talk about afterwards.

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