About This Event
Narrated live by
Simon Russell Beale
Directed by
Sir Greg Doran
Former Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean, Greg Doran, revives his celebrated production of
Venus and Adonis
, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem.
Narrated by Simon Russell Beale and animated by a team of world-class puppeteers with live musical accompaniment, this unique production blends comedy, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich, immersive theatrical experience.
Drawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes, rod, shadow and table-top puppets.
As part of a limited UK and European tour, this is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness, close at hand, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
Contains mature themes and imagery, suitable for audiences of 14+ years.
Join us for a post-show discussion after the 2pm performance Wed 01 Jul with Greg Doran.
Greg Doran answers questions and shares insights into the evolution of this production of
Venus and Adonis
from his book
My Shakespeare: A Director’s Journey through the First Folio
and discusses his latest publication
Walking Shadow – Love, Loss and Shakespeare
. Both books are published by Bloomsbury and Greg will be available to sign copies following the event.
Originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with Little Angel Theatre.
Puppets Designed & Created by Lyndie Wright.
This new production is generously supported by Backstage Trust, the Sidney E. Frank Foundation and by Executive Producer Mark Pigott KBE.
(Reviews and images from previous productions).
Lead image by Lucy Barriball 2017 © RSC, images by Lucy Barriball 2017 and Robert Day 2004 © RSC
Performance: Wed 01 Jul at 7:30pm
Venue: Main House, York Theatre Royal
Duration: 1 hour
Age Guidance: 14+