Culture Durham - Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

A Schtanhaus/Nuffield Theatre Southampton Co-Production in association with Headlong Theatre

Directed by Simon Goodwin

With a lost child, a jealous King, a beautiful statue and the most famous stage direction of all time, Shakespeare’s late, great romance weaves high drama and low comedy to tell a story of heartbreak, reunion and new found hope.

When Leontes, King of Sicilia, becomes convinced his wife, Hermione, is having an adulterous affair with his oldest friend he is consumed with jealously. As the effects of his rage spread, a rollercoaster story unfolds of mistaken identities, a man-eating bear, court-room dramas and a secret box which will restore a long lost daughter to her grieving father.

The Winter’s Tale combines the tightly plotted excitement of a thriller with the mythic beauty of a fairytale. Sweeping across continents and generations, it has charmed audiences for 450 years and is now imagined afresh to create a bold and contemporary new production. Headlong Theatre, Nuffield Theatre Southampton and Schtanhaus have collaborated with a team of highly-acclaimed theatre-makers to create a humane and magical masterpiece.

7.30 pm

Nearest train station is Durham. Regular buses into the centre of Durham from across the region.

Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 into Durham city.

All areas accessible for disabled
Facilities for hearing impaired
Guide dogs permitted
Parking & toilets for disabled
On site cafe/restaurant
Toilets

£15
£13 concessions
£12 Gala Friends