Details

In Extremis uses the love affair of Abelard and Heloise to explore the relationships between logic and religion, humanism and fundamentalism, faith and power. Set in 12th century France, the play focuses on the exploration of two types of Christianity - the mysticism and austerity of Bernard of Clairvaux, and the challenge set by a new rational philosophy extolled by the erudite, sensual and dangerously independent, Peter Abelard.

Cast/Performers

Oliver Boot (Abelard), Sally Bretton (Heloise), John Bett (William of Chapeaux), Eleanor Bron (Helene), Pascale Burgess (Denise), Tas Emiabata (Company), Michael Gould (Alberic), Colin Hurley (Louis VI), Jack Laskey (Bernard of Clairvaux), William Mannering (Lotholf), Niamh McCann (Berthode), Simon Muller (Cousin), Rhiannon Oliver (Francine), Andrew Vincent (Cousin)

Creatives/Company

Author: Howard Brenton
Producer: Shakepeare's Globe
Director: John Dove
Design: Michael Taylor
Music: William Lyons