Written on the Heart facts for kids
Written on the Heart is a play written by British playwright David Edgar in 2011. It first opened at the Swan Theatre in England, performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company. The play ran from October 27, 2011, to March 10, 2012.
The play was created to celebrate a special event: the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Its title comes from a verse in the Book of Jeremiah (chapter 31, verse 33) from that Bible translation. The story focuses on the important roles of William Tyndale and Lancelot Andrewes in translating the Bible into English.
After its first run, Written on the Heart moved to London. It opened at the Duchess Theatre on April 19, 2012. Although it was planned to run until July 21, 2012, it closed a bit earlier on May 19.
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What is Written on the Heart About?
This play tells the story of how the Bible was translated into English. It highlights the challenges and dangers faced by those who worked on it.
Who Were William Tyndale and Lancelot Andrewes?
- William Tyndale was a very important person in the history of the English Bible. He worked hard to translate the Bible directly from its original languages (Hebrew and Greek) into English. This was a dangerous task in his time.
- Lancelot Andrewes was a scholar and bishop. He was one of the main people involved in creating the King James Bible. This version of the Bible is still very famous today.
The King James Bible's Importance
The King James Bible is one of the most well-known English translations of the Bible. It has had a huge impact on the English language and literature. Many phrases and expressions we use today come from this Bible.
Who Created the Play?
The play was directed by Gregory Doran. He worked with a team to bring the story to life on stage. This team included Francis O'Connor for design, Tim Mitchell for lighting, Paul Englishby for music, and Jonathan Ruddick for sound.
