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OCT 20 - DEC 7, 2024
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By William Shakespeare
Directed by Tamara Harvey
Courtyard Theater
Royal Shakespeare Company's
Pericles
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Tamara Harvey
Courtyard Theater
Exclusive US Engagement! Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years
Shakespeare’s mystical adventure explores themes of redemption and forgiveness offering us hope for a brighter future. Direct from an acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, RSC co-artistic director Tamara Harvey’s revelatory debut production takes the stage in Chicago as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST. Pericles solves a dangerous riddle, but the answer could cost him his life. He sets sail on an epic voyage that sees him battle princes, marry his true love, and become a father. When the tides of fortune turn, Pericles doubts he will ever see his family again—but second chances come in a miraculous act that offers him a beautiful hope. Escape into this stunning late Shakespeare romance as the RSC shows off its skill and expertise under inspired new leadership. Celebrate the magic of redemption.
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Post-show Discussion
7:00 PM / Wednesday , Oct 30
7:00 PM / Thursday , Oct 31
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Multiple Performances
Sold Out
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7:00 PM / Tuesday , Oct 29
1:00 PM / Wednesday , Oct 30
Post-show Discussion
7:00 PM / Wednesday , Oct 30
7:00 PM / Thursday , Oct 31
Tickets Available
Limited Availability
Multiple Performances
Sold Out
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“Pericles could not have been done better. This graceful staging… proves its beauties to be deep.”
“Triumphant… the RSC’s bold choice has paid off and they have hit on their hands.”
“Magical… see why it was so popular when it first appeared… and why it deserves reviving.”
“NOTHING SHORT OF ASTOUNDING. Prepare yourself for a voyage of the mind and soul.”
Artists
Miles Barrow
Thaliard / Boult
Philip Bird
Helicanus
Jacqueline Boatswain
Cerimon / Bawd
Rachelle Diedericks
Marina
Chyna-Rose Frederick
Antiochus’ Daughter / Lychorida / Diana
Sasha Ghoshal
Ensemble
Leah Haile
Thaisa
Felix Hayes
Antiochus / Pander
Kel Matsena
Lysimachus
Miriam O’Brien
Ensemble
Emmanuel Olusanya
Ensemble
Chukwuma Omambala
Cleon
Sam Parks
Escanes / Leonine
Christian Patterson
Simonides
Gabby Wong
Dionyza
Zach Wyatt
Pericles
Miles Barrow
Thaliard / Boult
Philip Bird
Helicanus
Jacqueline Boatswain
Cerimon / Bawd
Rachelle Diedericks
Marina
Chyna-Rose Frederick
Antiochus’ Daughter / Lychorida / Diana
Sasha Ghoshal
Ensemble
Leah Haile
Thaisa
Felix Hayes
Antiochus / Pander
Kel Matsena
Lysimachus
Miriam O’Brien
Ensemble
Emmanuel Olusanya
Ensemble
Chukwuma Omambala
Cleon
Sam Parks
Escanes / Leonine
Christian Patterson
Simonides
Gabby Wong
Dionyza
Zach Wyatt
Pericles
Tamara Harvey
Director
Jonathan Fensom
Set Designer
Kinnetia Isidore
Costume Designer
Ryan Day
Lighting Designer
Claire van Kampen
Composer
Claire Windsor
Sound Designer
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