Poculi Ludique Societas presents Lusty Juventus: A Tudor Moral Interlude by Robert Wever (fl. 1550).

Lusty Juventus is a short mid-16th century Moral Interlude of the “Prodigal Son” type, telling the story of a young man tempted by the joys of the flesh. It was written during the brief reign of Henry VIII’s son Edward VI for a small troupe of travelling players, as the title page states “Four may play it easily.” 

PLS Artistic Director Linda Phillips has created a new modern-spelling script for this production.

Cast:

Bil Antoniou: Good Counsell, Fellowship

Dylan Coley: Juventus

Liam Donovan: Prologue, Knowledge, Hypocrisy

Jane Smythe: Devil, Abominable Living, God’s Merciful Promises

Production Team:

Director: Linda Phillips

Stage Manager: Caitlyn Grant

Assistant Stage Manager: Kat Litavsky

Show dates and times:

April 12, 2024, 8:00 PM

April 13, 2024, 8:00 PM

April 14, 2024, 2:00 PM

Location:

Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse

79 St George St, University of Toronto

South entrance

NB: The Playhouse (second floor) is currently only accessible by stairs, as the elevator is being repaired. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Tickets:

General Admission $20 / Senior $15 / Student & Arts Worker $10

Tickets will be available at the door (cash only)

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Illustration: Ill-Matched Lovers by Quentin Massys (c. 1520/25).