Performance

Venue	Sheffield Theatres
	Also: Lyceum Theatre, Crucible Theatre, Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Town	Sheffield
County	South Yorkshire
From	8th March 2001
To	31st March 2001
When	19:30, Mats Wed Mar 21, Sat Mar 17, 24, 31 at 14:30
Prices	From £8.00. To £15.00.
Sheffield Theatres (V962)
Current/Future Listings
Listings Archive

Edward II

Work:: Edward II (S3134)

Edward, much to the despair of his wife and contempt of his barons, is very fond of both. King Edward comes to the throne, and immediately recalls his banished lover, Pierce Gaveston- an order that puts him at odds with most of his court. Edward must battle his sneering subjects, his scorned wife and his own family for not only the right to rule, but for the right to love...

Author

Christopher Marlowe

Production:: (T01955887272)

Director	Michael Grandage
Design	Christopher Oram
Lighting	Tim Mitchell
Choreographer	Peter Darling
Music	Julian Philips
Performer	Joseph Fiennes
Performer	James D'Arcy
Performer	Jo McInnes
Performer	Gideon Turner
Performer	David Mallinson
Performer	Jack Carr
Performer	Lloyd Owen
Performer	Robert Demeger
Performer	Andy Hockley
Performer	Leader Hawkins
Performer	Peter Laird
Performer	Tristan Sturrock
Performer	Ben Porter
Performer	Susie Trayling
Performer	David Hartley
Performer	Ryan Sampson
Performer	Jonathan Wrather
Performer	Alex Avery
Performer	Jamie Sives

Listing:: L01976731117

Current production:Work

Reviews

UK Theatre Web: 21Mar01:
I came from the US to see this production of Edward II. It was definitely worth the trip. The cast is superb! The charactor of Edward II, so brilliantly portrayed by Joseph Fiennes, takes you from laughter to pity to sorrow. As the play progresses, and the pending demise of Edward II is evident, Fiennes becomes frail and gives the very strong impression of both inner and outer body torture. James D'Arcy's Gaveston is flamboyant and just the right mix of humor and drama. Lloyd Owen's Mortimer grabs your attention from the very beginning. With his commanding voice and stage presence one can't help but be mesmerized by this hateful charactor. All members of the cast make this performance what it is - Fantastic ! A must see !

UK Theatre Web: 21Mar01:
I came from the US to see this production of Edward II. It was definitely worth the trip. The cast is superb! The charactor of Edward II, so brilliantly portrayed by Joseph Fiennes, takes you from laughter to pity to sorrow. As the play progresses, and the pending demise of Edward II is evident, Fiennes becomes frail and gives the very strong impression of both inner and outer body torture. James D'Arcy's Gaveston is flamboyant and just the right mix of humor and drama. He will leave you wanting more. Lloyd Owen's Mortimer grabs your attention from the very beginning. With his commanding voice and stage presence one can't help but be mesmerized by this hateful charactor. All members of the cast make this performance what it is - Fantastic ! A must see !

User Reviews

USER: UK Theatre Web (21Mar01): I came from the US to see this production of Edward II. It was definitely worth the trip. The cast is superb! The charactor of Edward II, so brilliantly portrayed by Joseph Fiennes, takes you from laughter to pity to sorrow. As the play progresses, and the pending demise of Edward II is evident, Fiennes becomes frail and gives the very strong impression of both inner and outer body torture. James D'Arcy's Gaveston is flamboyant and just the right mix of humor and drama. He will leave you wanting more. Lloyd Owen's Mortimer grabs your attention from the very beginning. With his commanding voice and stage presence one can't help but be mesmerized by this hateful charactor. All members of the cast make this performance what it is - Fantastic ! A must see !

USER: UK Theatre Web (21Mar01): I came from the US to see this production of Edward II. It was definitely worth the trip. The cast is superb! The charactor of Edward II, so brilliantly portrayed by Joseph Fiennes, takes you from laughter to pity to sorrow. As the play progresses, and the pending demise of Edward II is evident, Fiennes becomes frail and gives the very strong impression of both inner and outer body torture. James D'Arcy's Gaveston is flamboyant and just the right mix of humor and drama. Lloyd Owen's Mortimer grabs your attention from the very beginning. With his commanding voice and stage presence one can't help but be mesmerized by this hateful charactor. All members of the cast make this performance what it is - Fantastic ! A must see !

Special Performances

24 Mar 01 Audio Described
27 Mar 01 Sign Interpreted

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