Details
After civil war Messina seems to have returned to peace with few casualties and a courtship holds the promise of reconciling the battle of the sexes in a well matched wedding. But the reconciliation's have been too hurried and soldiers can't return to the civilian world overnight. In an imagined futuristic world, two very different couples fall in love - but who is really pulling the strings?
Cast/Performers
Michael Balogun (Benedick),
Akiya Henry (Beatrice),
Toyin Ayedun-Alase (Verges),
Micah Balfour (Don John),
Rebecca Banatvala (Seacole),
Michael Bartelle (Sexton),
Mensah Bediako (Antonio),
Christelle Elwin (Messenger),
DK Fashola (Friar),
Kevin N Golding (Leonato),
Karen Henthorn (Dogberry),
Aruna Jalloh (Oatcake),
Sapphire Joy (Margaret),
Curtis Kemlo (Borachio),
Denver-Isaac Kwashe (Conrade),
Mohammed Mansaray (Claudio),
Taya Ming (Hero),
Ann Ogbomo (Don Pedra),
Luke Wilson (Balthasar),
Adeola Yemitan (Ursula)
Creatives/Company
Author:
ShakespeareCompany:
Royal Shakespeare CompanyDirector(s):
Roy Aleander Weise,
DK Fashola (movement)
Design:
Jemima RobinsonCostume:
Melissa Simon-HartmanMusic:
Femi TemowoLighting:
Azusa OnoSound:
Claire WindsorDramaturg:
Anthony Simpson-Pike