Details

The Duchess of Malfi is a wealthy young widow. Jealous of her fortune, her two brothers, the Cardinal and her twin Ferdinand, decide she must not remarry. To this end they introduce a spy into her household, the ruthless Bosola. The court of Malfi is a treacherous place, with political, religious and personal allegiances in constant conflict. But the Duchess is blinded to its dangers by her love for her servant, Antonio. When their marriage is revealed her outraged brothers determine on a devastating course of action. Revenge breeds revenge, love turns to hate and a powerful tale of despair and madness inexorably unfolds.

Cast/Performers

Janet McTeer (Duchess), Lorcan Cranitch (Bosola), Eleanor David (Julia), Charles Edwards (Antonio), James Howard, Will Keen (Ferdinand), Penelope McGhie, Sally Rogers (Cariola), Jonathan Slinger (Delio), Abigail Acari, Julien Ball, Michael Bernardin, David Berry, Andy Callard, Martin Chamberlain, Keiran Flynn, Padraig Goodall, Margaret Hilder, Clemmie Hooton, Eliza Lumley, Stuart Richman, Peter Shade, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Thomas-Davies, Andrew Westfield

Creatives/Company

Author: John Webster
Producer: Royal National Theatre
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Design: Mark Thompson
Lighting: Mark Henderson
Music: Gary Yershon
Sound: Simon Baker (for Autograph)