Directed by
John Madden (II)

Writing credits
Marc Norman   and
Tom Stoppard


Cast overview, first billed only:
Gwyneth Paltrow ....  Viola De Lesseps
Geoffrey Rush ....  Philip Henslowe
Tom Wilkinson (I) ....  Hugh Fennyman
Steve O'Donnell ....  Lambert
Tim McMullen ....  Frees
Joseph Fiennes ....  Will Shakespeare
Steven Beard ....  Makepeace, the Preacher
Antony Sher ....  Dr. Moth
Patrick Barlow ....  Will Kempe
Martin Clunes ....  Richard Burbage
Sandra Reinton ....  Rosaline
Simon Callow ....  Tilney, Master of the Revels
Judi Dench ....  Queen Elizabeth
Bridget McConnel ....  Lady in Waiting
Georgie Glen ....  Lady in Waiting
Nicholas Boulton ....  Henry Condell