The Two Noble Kinsmen (2018)
Inspired by the play’s Morris language and references, The Two Noble Kinsmen is set in pastoral ‘Merrie England’ and brought to life with original music composed by acclaimed folk musician Eliza Carthy.
'This hand shall never more come near thee with such friendship.'
Inspired by the play’s Morris language and references, The Two Noble Kinsmen is set in pastoral ‘Merrie England’ and brought to life with original music composed by acclaimed folk musician Eliza Carthy, dance choreographed by Ewan Wardrop and directed by Barrie Rutter, recipient of the 2003 Sam Wanamaker Award, and former Artistic Director of Northern Broadsides.
Cast
Hippolyta:
Moyo Akandé
Theseus:
Jude Akuwudike
Jailer:
Andy Cryer
First Queen:
Sue Devaney
Arcite:
Bryan Dick
Pirithous:
Matt Henry
Second Queen:
Melissa James
Jailer’s Daughter:
Francesca Mills
Third Queen:
Kat Rose-Martin
Palamon:
Paul Stocker
Emilia:
Ellora Torchia
Wooer:
Jon Trenchard
Schoolmaster:
Jos Vantyler
Creatives
Composer:
Eliza Carthy
Voice:
Sarah Case
Writer:
John Fletcher and William Shakespeare
Assistant Director:
Chloe France
Costume Supervisor:
Anna Josephs
Fight Director:
Kevin McCurdy
Director:
Barrie Rutter
Choreographer:
Ewan Wardrop
Designer:
Jessica Worrall