Details

1613 social comedy about a countess who compromises her honour. Set in Naples, in the court of Diana, Countess of Belfor. Diana is a beautiful and headstrong young woman who is beset by aristocratic suitors urging marriage upon her. Diana refuses all advances. One night, she discovers her handsome young secretary making love to her favourite lady in waiting and is consumed with jealousy. A heartbreaking love triangle is forged and so begins a tale of forbidden love, envy and passion.

Cast/Performers

William Buckhurst, James Chalmers, Joseph Chance, Claire Cox, Julius D'Silva, Rebecca Johnson, Katherine Kelly, Melanie MacHugh, Joseph Millson, Vinta Morgan, Emma Pallant, Oscar Pearce, John Ramm, Matt Ryan, Peter Sproule, John Stahl, Simon Trinder, Joanna Van Kampen, John Wark, Oliver Williams

Creatives/Company

Author: Lope de Vega
Producer: Royal Shakespeare Company
Translation: David Johnston
Adapted by: David Johnston
Director: Laurence Boswell
Design: Es Devlin
Lighting: Ben Ormerod