Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Laemmle Monica Film Center, Santa Monica
In the summer of 2021, filmmaker Sophie Fiennes filmed the London-based theatre company Cheek By Jowl to create the first in-depth documentation of their unique process and philosophy. The result is a richly detailed and thrilling celebration of theatre, as viewers watch 8 young thespians rehearse key scenes with directors Declan and Nick over two weeks in Twyford Abbey, a derelict mansion on the outskirts of London. Strapping the camera to her body, Sophie provides an immersive experience that brings the methods and magic of Shakespeare’s masterpiece to the screen.