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Sculptures breathe and kings weep in the Bard’s late masterpiece of wit and wisdom, The Winter’s Tale.
When King Leontes suspects his wife of infidelity, he throws her in prison and initiates a chain of events that destroys his once-happy family. Fundamental questions about redemption and forgiveness are tackled in this tour-de-force interpretation, testing the limits of hope and humanity.
Playing at the Citizens Theatre for the first time, Cheek by Jowl is one of the world’s leading theatre companies and a regular on the global festival circuit. Their production of The Winter’s Tale has received rave reviews during its European tour.
If anything, the ‘hype’ has been underplayed. The Winter’s Tale has bite.
A formal depth hangs heavy over Donnellan's production.
Cheek by Jowl produce a work that you can access and get caught up in with ease.
Exquisite.
The production gathers pace until the ending, which revives the emotional density of the first half in a superb tableau.
Interview feature: Declan Donnellan on The Winter's Tale
Citizens' Theatre, Glasgow from Tuesday January 24, 2017, until Saturday January 28, 2017. More info: www.citz.co.uk
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