The Heresy Of Love

About

THE HERESY OF LOVE
by Helen Edmundson
Directed by Gerry McCrudden
Its the late 1600s; in a convent in Mexico one of the brightest women of her generation strives to reconcile her love for God with her desire for learning. A gifted and progressive writer she nds herself at the centre of a deadly battle of ideas when a new zealous, mysogynist Archbishop is installed. She is celebrated by the Spanish Vice Regal Court but is determined to be silenced by the Archbishop.

Premiered by the RSC in 2012 . Inspired by Sister Juana Ines de la Cruz extraordinary life. The play is full of intrigue and ambition. It is as funny as it is tragic; with a smattering of scheming servants, illicit desire and power politics. Eventually Juana is betrayed by the very people she thought she could trust.

Throughout history Sister Juana's signicance to dierent communities has varied. Having been a candidate for Catholic sainthood, a symbol of Mexican nationalism and women's rights. Making her a gure of controversy and debate to this day.

Warning: This production contains Adult Themes.

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Accessibility information: This production is in the Theatre Upstairs which is only accessible by a flight of stairs.

Please note that seats E10 and F13 are NOT on an aisle.

NVT Members please note: When booking, if your membership number has a prefix letter you do not need to include this - just the number and your surname. Each member is only entitled to ONE members' price ticket for their personal use per production.

Performance Sold out? We no longer offer a waiting list for sold out performances. SO ideally book early! OR If you live close to the theatre it can be worth coming along and waiting to see if there are any returns. Of course there is no guarantee you will be lucky - but it is surprising how often returns are offered when one or more members of a party are unable to attend.