By William Shakespeare
The Winter’s Tale tells the story of a lost princess raised by a shepherd and of her secret romance with a prince. As we follow Perdita's adventure, we encounter wild beasts, a magic statue, a sheep shearing party and an unexpected family reunion.
Using Shakespeare’s original text, this heart-warming story is re-imagined for everyone aged six and over.
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“UTTERLY BEGUILING... good story-telling, rich language and panto-style audience participation."
THE TIMES
"PLAYFUL, FUNNY but HEARTFELT... I was swept away with Sirine Saba’s mistreated Hermione…I even shed a few tears at the end of this story of capricious power and second chances”
“The story comes up fresh for children and adults alike”
TEACHING DRAMA
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
“SUBLIME... it launches into Shakespeare’s actual words without fear.”
“Laughs, tears, it has it all. And, lest we forget, the bear is properly scary.”
FINANCIAL TIMES
"BREEZY, INVENTIVE... it produces a carnival atmosphere on a sunny afternoon"
"a fine introduction to Shakespeare for youngsters... a CELEBRATION of the simple inventiveness of theatre."
DAILY MAIL
THE STAGE
"exuberantly energetic... abridged with imaginative flair... lots of infectious dancing and an inspired rhyming prologue... warmly recommended."
TIME OUT
CREATIVE TEAM
- Louis Hammond – Casting Director
- Kat Hicks – Dialect Coach
- Barbara Houseman – Voice & Text Coach
- Max Jones – Set Designer
- Ria Parry – Director
- Katy Pearce – Choreographer
- Tom Piper – Costume Designer
- Dave Price – Composer & Sound Score
- Avgoustos Psillas for Autograph – Sound Designer
- Katherine Timms – Assistant Director
CAST
- Guy Burgess – Leontes/Shepherd
