Details

Thought to be Shakespeare's last play - inspired by Chaucer's Knight's Tale. Close cousins Palamon and Arcite have made a vow of friendship and loyalty to each other but have not reckoned on catching sight of the beautiful Princess Emilia. Their new obsession drives them to fight each other in a tournament presided over by King Theseus.

Cast/Performers

Paul Stocker (Palamon), Bryan Dick (Arcite), Matt Henry Pirithous), Jude Akuwudike (Theseus), Moyo Akande (Hippolyta), Ellora Torchia (Emilia), Sue Davaney (First Queen), Francesca Mills (Jailer's Daughter), Andy Cryer, Melissa James, Kat Rose-Martin, Jon Trenchard, Jos Vantyler

Creatives/Company

Author(s): William Shakespeare, John Fletcher
Producer: Shakespeare's Globe
Director: Barrie Rutter
Design: Jessica Worrall
Music: Eliza Carthy