Cheek by Jowl's
The Winter's Tale
December 14 - 21, 2016
at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A World's Stage Production from the United Kingdom
written by William Shakespeare
directed by Declan Donnellan
designed by Nick Ormerod
As invigorating and intoxicating as shot of adrenaline: as exciting as theatre can get!
Luxemburger Wort
The Play
In December, the award-winning British company Cheek by Jowl returns to Chicago with a new production of one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Writing The Winter’s Tale after completing his great tragedies, this is a new Shakespeare. Unity of time, place and action are hurled aside as we move across Europe—from court to country, from high tragedy to low comedy—in a story that spans fourteen years. A delusional and paranoid king tears his family apart, but the struggle for redemption yields flickers of hope. Initial darkness gives way to joy as Time leads the characters to a shattering conclusion.
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About Cheek by Jowl
Learn about this internationally acclaimed, multi-lingual company tackling Shakespeare and major works European dramas.
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Critical Acclaim
“Excellent…the audience could not have been more excited. The Winter’s Tale is a difficult play, Cheek by Jowl pulls it off with aplomb.”
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Additional Credits
The Winter's Tale is part of
