A new film brought to you by the team who won Fulwell 73/Comedy 50:50 award for female writers and directors 2021. Saucy Sonnets is an extravagantly visual, cleverly comedic reimagining of Shakespeare's animal characters in their own original sonnet trilogy. With vibrant cartoon-esque roles, camp playful text, and seductive settings, this 10 minute feminist film entices, intrigues and entertains!

Directed by Chloe Doherty and photography by Rah Petherbridge.

Part of an original sonnet trilogy discussing the nature of animal characters within Shakespeare’s plays, their flaws, and how a feminine Gaze alters their narrative. Actors playing the parts of A Midsummer Night Dream’s ‘Lion’, Two Gentlemen of Verona’s ‘Dog’ and Winters Tale’s ‘Bear’, take their seats in a confessional where they share their experiences with Willamina; a feminine reimagining of Shakespeare who sits the other side of the gauze adorned with nipple tassles and elaborate ruff.

Shown in three chapters, each chapter includes talking heads style investigations of the characters, the presentation of their personal sonnet, and flash back sequences In anachronistic low brow locations.