Globe to Globe: Love's Labour's Lost (2012)
Performed in British Sign Language with English subtitles. Deafinitely Theatre create a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s comedy by translating the rich, pun-riddled text into the physical language of BSL.
Part of the 2012 Globe to Globe Festival.
By translating the rich, pun-riddled text of Love's Labour's Lost into the physical language of BSL, Deafinitely Theatre create a new interpretation of Shakespeare's comedy, accessible to theatregoers of all backgrounds. Deafinitely, who have worked at the Soho Theatre and Tricycle Theatre, aim to build a bridge between deaf and hearing worlds by performing to both groups as one audience.
Synopsis
The court of Navarre: the King and his three Lords vow to stay away from wine, women and luxury; but when the princess and her ladies from France arrive, they begin to change their minds. As each gives in to his affections and breaks his oath, they all try – unsuccessfully - to keep their love secret from each other.
Running time: 123 mins
Cast
Ferdinand:
Stephen Collins
Longaville / Costard:
David Sands
Princess of France:
Nadia Nadarajah
Katharine / Jaquenetta:
Patricia Gorman
Berowne:
Matthew Gurney
Don Armado:
Adam Bassett
Rosaline:
Charly Arrowsmith
Dumaine / Holofernes:
Vitalis Katakinas
Boyet:
Brian Duffy
Maria / Moth:
Donna Mullings
Creatives
Director:
Paula Garfield
Costume Designer:
Fiona Albrow
Musician:
Flora Curzon
Sound Designer:
Phillippa Herrick
Creative Interpreter:
Kate Furby
Directed for the Screen:
Ian Russell
Set Designer:
Simon Heap
Musician:
Jon Whitton