The Last Queen of Camelot presented by Idle Muse Theatre Company at The Edge Off-Broadway

Chicago Reader - Recommended

"...The dialogue is heightened, alliterative, and rhythmically charged; the stage pictures are formal and vivid; the sound and music design, by L.J. Luthringer, is atmospheric and intense; and the simple scenery by Stina Taylor, moodily and magically lit by Laura J. Wiley, is evocative of a half-remembered, half-imagined medieval world. The whole production is remarkably varied visually, especially considering the small size of the 45-seat storefront space in which the show is presented.'

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"...“The Last Queen of Camelot” is a new adaptation of the Arthurian legend, written and directed by Evan Jackson. Using shades of Middle English and a largely Shakespearean dialect, this play is based on the familiar story of Camelot—but with a twist having to do with female empowerment, largely in the characters of Queen Guinevere (Caty Gordon) and Morgan le Fay (Elizabeth McDougald). In this version of the tale, the women are strong individuals: full human beings with their own needs, wants, desires, and dreams. They maneuver for power and do not play second fiddle to the Knights of the Round Table."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...The lights dim, cries of battle fill the intimate Edge Theater, swords clash and royalty reigns. In Idle Muse Theatre Company’s world premiere, skillfully adapted and capably directed by Evan M. Jackson, audiences revisit the world of King Arthur, Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere. In this new script, Jackson takes a step back to 14th century Briton, and breathes new, feminine focus into a story that’s become a familiar legend over the centuries."

The Fourth Walsh - Somewhat Recommended

"...THE LAST QUEEN OF CAMELOT is more just CAMELOT than the Queen’s retrospective. It stays true to the basic elements of the love triangle bringing about the collapse of a utopia. Fans of the King Arthur saga will enjoy Jackson’s take on the classic."

Life and Times - Recommended

"...This female-focused approach gives a fresh feel to established material, leading to a very enjoyable theatrical experience at the intimate black box The Edge Off-Broadway Theater."