The Queen's Conjuror is a new play by Circlesnake Productions, a company that uses collaborative creation to bring filmic genres to the stage.

The Queen's Conjuror tells the story of John Dee, a 16th century adviser to Queen Elizabeth, and a scientist and magician when the two professions were indistinguishable. The Queen's Conjuror follows John Dee as he tries to decipher an enticing but ominous vision which he hopes will provide critical information to secure Queen Elizabeth's throne. To do this, Dee enlists the help of Edward Talbot, a scryer and medium. Talbot proves to be as brilliant as he is disturbed, and Dee must work through the wretchedness of Talbot's soul and his erratic behaviour to access the revelatory visions stabilize England. The show explores the complexity of intimacy, the dangers of vulnerability, and the necessities of both for the alchemical transformation of the soul.

Tickets available at http://queensconjuror.brownpapertickets.com/