For centuries plays have been derived from novels, myths and legends but only recently have we become used to plays being sourced from films.
A recent notable example is Shakespeare in Love, adapted for the stage from the screenplay of the 1998 Oscar-winning film. It is now being produced by the Melbourne Theatre Company (from 19 July to 14 August then Canberra 22-31 August).
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