This revised version of the Governor General Award–winner sheds light on an unexplored aspect of Shakespeare’s life by looking through the eyes and heart of his wife, Anne Hathaway, with whom he spent a lifetime. "Masterful. In theatre… it's rare that you get something that is unequivocally, indisputably great… Every so often something comes along that deserves to be gushed about. The hardest thing about reviewing it… is figuring out where to begin praising it..." ― Vue Weekly "Strongly poetic… meticulously crafted, exquisitely nuanced..." ― Edmonton Sun "...perceptive and beautifully written… when the text is as good as Thiessen's… you need little else besides." ― The Globe and Mail "...Thiessen has invented a complete life with tasteful imagination… The result is always gripping, frequently hilarious and ultimately very moving." ― Toronto Star Vern Thiessen is one of Canada's most produced playwrights. His work has been seen across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Vern is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Award for Outstanding New Play, the City of Edmonton Arts Achievement Award, and the Governor General's Literary Award. Vern received his BA from the University of Winnipeg and an MFA from the University of Alberta.