The Winter’s Tale Youth Production

Overview

Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale comes to life in a bold new production driven by jealousy, loss, reconciliation, and one of the most extraordinary endings in theatre. Spanning sixteen years and two kingdoms, the story follows King Leontes as his sudden paranoia destroys his family and friendships — only for time, love, and sheer theatrical magic to offer the possibility of redemption. Moving from tragedy to romance to joy, The Winter's Tale contains shipwrecks, disguises, young lovers, pastoral chaos, and perhaps Shakespeare's most famous stage direction: "Exit, pursued by a bear."

This production is the brainchild of director Heidi Silberman, whose deep love of Shakespeare and actor training sits at the heart of the work. Joining the creative team is Lakespeare & Co. co-founder Lexi Sekuless, who will work with the cast on verse speaking and Shakespearean technique — giving Canberra performers access to the same rigorous text-based approaches used in leading UK training institutions and rehearsal rooms.

Duration: 80 minutes approximately without an intermission.
Audience suitability: Anyone who likes Shakespeare, bears and second chances.