Elwin is smart, charismatic and successful. Traits that have served him well in the prestigious drama academy he attends with his best friend Robert. Both are ambitious young actors with the world seemingly at their feet. But disquiet runs through Robert's veins as he fails to match up to his more popular companion who manages to best him at every test and performance. Obsessed with the works of William Shakespeare, Robert devises a plan to finally top his mate and come head of the class