Details

Punishment without Revenge is a dark and thrilling drama, an audacious blend of unbearable tension and delicious comedy, which both terrifies and delights. The Duke of Ferrara has lived a wild and unconventional life. An infamous womaniser, his only son, Federico, is a bastard whom he dreams will one day succeed him. When his subjects demand that he marry and provide them with the stability of a legitimate heir, the proud and beautiful Cassandra, Duchess of Mantua, is sent to be his bride. But everything does not fall happily into place. A passionate love develops - but not between the Duke and his Duchess - and, in a culture where honour is the highest virtue, there can be only one outcome...

Cast/Performers

Chris Andrew Mellon (Ricardo / Rutillio), Jim Bywater (Febo), William Hoyland (Duke), Hedydd Dylan (Cintia), Simon Scardifield (Batin), Nick Barber (Federico), Frances McNamee (Cassandra), Annie Hemingway (Lucrecia), Doug Rao (Carlos), Katie Lightfoot (Aurora)

Creatives/Company

Author: Lope de Vega
Presented by(s): Belgrade Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath, Arcola Theatre
Translation: Meredith Oakes
Director(s): Laurence Boswell, Lucy Cullingford (movement)
Design: Mark Bailey
Lighting: Ben Ormerod
Sound: Jon Nicholls
Music: Jon Nicholls