May 30 is an important day in the Marlowe canon. It is when he was allegedly killed in a rooming house in Deptford, back in 1593.
This year, May 30 also happens to be Canterbury Marlowe May Day – an annual event organised by the The Marlowe Society.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event was run exclusively online, which also saw participation from people outside of the UK.
It was a fitting time to introduce a brand new song from Kit.
Kit’s Soliloquy comes at a crucial point during the play when all the players close in on Kit after the publication of the Dutch church libels. Alone, and fearful of what lies ahead, Kit ruminates over his life until then.
The song is performed by Jack Reitman, the 2020 Winner for Best Male Actor at the Offies (Off West-End Awards). Enjoy!