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Cymbeline


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Imogen marries Posthumus against her father's wishes. Posthumous is exiled and while there told that he has lost his bet that his wife would be faithful. He plots a jealous reunion and revenge. Unaware, Imogene travels to meet him but after some strange occurrences she gets into disguise as a man - in a drugged sleep in a cave with a man and his two sons she awakes next to a headless corpse.
Author Shakespeare

Production details

This new and irreverent adaptation of the rarely performed Cymbeline sees Kneehigh dancing through misunderstandings, betrayals and battles in a giddy and elemental production filled with heart-stopping poetry, electrifying live music and characteristic madness.

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Company

Producer Kneehigh Theatre
Producer Royal Shakespeare Company
Author Carl Grose
Adapted by Emma Rice
Director Emma Rice
Design Michael Vale
Sound Gregory Clarke
Lighting Malcolm Rippeth
Musical Director Stu Barker
Performer Hayley Carmichael
Performer Carl Grose
Performer Craig Johnson
Performer Robert Luckay
Performer Mike Shepherd
Performer Emma Rice
Performer Kirsty Woodward
Performer Amanda Lawrence
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