I'll Be The Devil

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I'll be the devil
Written by	Leo Butler
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I'll Be The Devil is a play by Leo Butler that was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company and written in response to The Tempest by William Shakespeare for the Complete Works Festival. It was staged for the first time at the Tricycle Theatre from Thursday 21 February - Saturday 8 March 2008.

[edit] Overview

The play is set in occupied Ireland during the 18th century. A soldier of the English army has two illegitimate children by his mistress, a local woman. His upcoming departure for England triggers a dramatic series of events.

[edit] External links

• The play at the RSC website
• The play at the Tricycle Theatre website
• An interview with Aleks Sierz on TheatreVoice

[edit] Reviews

• The Guardian, 28/02/2008
• The Times, 29/02/2008
• The Independent, 03/03/2008
• Telegraph, 05/03/2008