This event is in the past.It took place on January 24, 2026 at Peet's Theatre.


A professor and a man in solitary confinement discover the transformative power of Shakespeare. This one-woman show brings Laura Bates' true story to the stage, exploring how literature reaches us even in the darkest places.
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Emotional journey
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How Shakespeare Saved My Life
Downtown Berkeley


A professor and a man in solitary confinement discover the transformative power of Shakespeare. This one-woman show brings Laura Bates' true story to the stage, exploring how literature reaches us even in the darkest places.
Theatrical experience
Literary inspiration
Emotional journey
Cultural event
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