Details

Self-denial is in fashion at the court of Navarre where the young king and three of his courtiers solemnly forswear all pleasures in favour of serious study. But when the Princess of France and her entourage arrive, it isn't long before the all-male ?academe' have broken every one of their self-imposed rules. Shakespeare's boisterous send-up of all those who try to turn their back on life is a dazzling parade of every weapon in the youthful playwright's arsenal, from excruciating cross-purposes and impersonations to drunkenness and bust-ups. It's a banquet of language, groaning with puns, rhymes and grotesque coinages.

Cast/Performers

Brandon Bassir (Dumaine), Melanie-Joyce Bermudez (Princess), Jeffrey Chekai (Mercade / Ensemble), Iskander Eaton (Moth), Nathan Foad (Costard), Sarita Gabony (Maria), Tony Gardner (Holofernes), Shailan Gohil (Ensemble), Amy Griffiths (Katherine), Ioanna Kimbook (Rosaline), Kok-Hwa Lie (Dull), Jordan Metcalfe (Boyet), Tika Mu'Tamir (Ensemble), Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran (Ferdinand), Marienella Phillips (Jacquenetta), Eric Stroud (Longaville), Luke Thompson (Berowne)

Creatives/Company

Author: Shakespeare
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company
Director: Emily Burns
Design: Joanna Scotcher
Lighting: Neil Austin
Music(s): Paul Englishby, Paul Englishby
Sound: George Dennis