The Death of King Arthur

The Death of King Arthur by Matthew Freeman

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Drama
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120 - 130 minutes
4 W, 11 M,  (14-25 actors possible: 3-8 W, 11-17 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language
Set: Unit set.

Thomas Mallory's L'Morte D'Arthur is transformed into a five-act play in verse in this thrilling epic tale. The Holy Grail has been found and the Round Table has won its place in history, but Lancelot has returned from the Quest in shame, a secret sin on his head. King Arthur discovers the sin, and the ensuing struggle dramatically exposes the deep flaws and nobility of the Arthurian myth as it examines the transition from an idealistic monarchy to a modern and pragmatic democracy.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

Thomas Mallory's L'Morte D'Arthur is transformed into a five-act play in verse in this thrilling epic tale. The Holy Grail has been found and the Round Table has won its place in history, but Lancelot has returned from the Quest in shame, a secret sin on his head. King Arthur discovers the sin, and the ensuing struggle dramatically exposes the deep flaws and nobility of the Arthurian myth as it examines the transition from an idealistic monarchy to a modern and pragmatic democracy.

  • Drama
  • |
  • 120 - 130 minutes
  • 4 W, 11 M,  (14-25 actors possible: 3-8 W, 11-17 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language
  • Set: Unit set.

Published Reviews

"The playwright is a 25-year-old named Matthew Freeman who has brashly tried to tell the back half of the Camelot tale as Shakespeare might have. Amazingly, he has largely succeeded, rendering the familiar story of honor and betrayal in an iambic pentameter that, at its best, is both lyrical and clear."

Neil Genzlinger, The New York Times

Production History

SEP 01, 2001 - OCT 01, 2001
Gorilla Repertory Theatre
New York, NY United States
Gorilla Repertory Theatre New York, NY United States
No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.