The Lost Musical Works of Willy Shakes is a riotous new musical comedy by Guy Hughes and Joe Leather, presented by The Lost Works.

It's 1616 and despite all his success, William Shakespeare is terrified: not of the bubonic plague, but of being forgotten through time. Even his muse, the Fair Youth, fails to raise his spirits... but when news arrives of a last-minute performance for King James, Willy decides this is the perfect opportunity to spice up his best-known works with the one crucial missing ingredient: show-stopping musical numbers. With dazzling dance-breaks, sizzling saxophone solos and even a Hamilton-esque rap, they are ready to showcase their work before the King. But the night before this premier, Willy tragically dies after a bender with Ben Johnson; his extraordinary musical works never make it to performance and are lost through time... until now.

5-stars from Broadway Baby (“Formidable…Raucous”)

5-stars from ThreeWeeks (“Madcap collision of musical and Shakespearean theatre”)

4-star reviews including from The Gay Times

4-stars UK Theatre Network

4-stars The Telegraph and inclusion in their ‘Top 20 shows to see at the Fringe 2019’