The Winters Tale
A Schtanhaus / Nuffield Theatre Southampton Co-Production in association with Headlong
The Winters Tale
Tuesday 17 November 2009 - Saturday 21 November 2009
Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Simon Godwin
‘Prepare for more amazement’
With a lost child, a jealous King, a beautiful statue and the most famous stage direction of all time, Shakespeare’s late, great romance weaves high drama and low comedy to tell a story of heartbreak, reunion and new found hope.
When Leontes, King of Sicilia, becomes convinced his wife, Hermione, is having an adulterous affair with his oldest friend he is consumed with jealously. As the effects of his rage spread, a rollercoaster story unfolds of mistaken identities, a man-eating bear, court-room dramas and a secret box which will restore a long lost daughter to her grieving father.
The Winter’s Tale combines the tightly plotted excitement of a thriller with the mythic beauty of a fairytale. Sweeping across continents and generations, it has charmed audiences for 450 years and is now imagined afresh in this bold and contemporary new production. Headlong Theatre, Nuffield Theatre Southampton and Schtanhaus are thrilled to be collaborating with a team of highly-acclaimed theatre-makers on this humane and magical masterpiece.
"This is a really terrific touring production: uncluttered, good at storytelling, neatly designed with a nod to the 1930s, and full of nifty touches."
LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN****
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"An inspirational production which should delight all those who see it ..."
THE STAGE
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"...compulsive viewing from start to finish..."
REMOTE GOAT****
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Start Time: 7.45pm, Thurs & Sat mat 2pm
Running Time: t.b.c
A £17.50 B £15 C £10
60+ £1 off Conc. £2 off Schools £7.50
Friends 2 for 1 on opening night
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