About The Play
The Devil's Law-Case takes place on 15th May 2008 @ 7.30pm in the Inner Temple Hall
The Devil's Law Case is a Jacobean tragicomedy written by John Webster and first published in 1623. The early performances and date of authorship of the play are unknown, however the Drama Society decided in light of the 400 year celebrations at Inner and Middle Temple that the play would be a tribute to the era when our Inns were first established.
The play is based on Romelio, a rich and arrogant merchant of Naples, who through disguises, attempted murder and bribery attempts to manipulate those around him to suit his wishes. His actions prompt and unravel further webs of deceit resulting in a sword thrashing duel. Surely such acts can only be rectified by the strong arm of the law and the deliberations of a poised and experienced Judge - I hear you cry! Be assured, you can expect to see a dramatic courtroom scene as a finale to the play!
The play has been nicknamed by the Society as a 'Jacobean Jerry Springer' for its twists and turns in plot and for the awful, distasteful behaviour of the lead characters; 'I got a nun pregnant', 'I slit my best friend's throat' and 'I fancy my daughter's lover' are all titles you'd expect to see on The Jeremy Kyle Show rather than by the hand of John Webster!
It is without a doubt a performance you will not want to miss...so get purchasing those tickets!