Zadie Smith's first play to reimagine Chaucer in borough of Brent

The Wife of Willesden to be staged for London borough of culture celebrations next year

Zadie Smith is to reimagine Chaucer’s The Wife of Bath’s Tale for a new production billed as a gift to her home borough of Brent.

Smith’s first play, titled The Wife of Willesden, was announced on Tuesday as a highlight of the programme next year when Brent in north-west London becomes the capital’s second borough of culture.

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