2011 - The Winter's Tale

12 February - 26 February 2011

The Sound Shell, Wellington Botanic Garden

As the sun sets and the shadows lengthen, another evening of Summer Shakespeare unfolds. The Victoria University of Wellington’s 2011 season of Summer Shakespeare brings you The Winter’s Tale, a tragicomedy embroidered with romance and brought to life in Wellington’s Botanic Garden.

When a powerful king falls in to a jealous and tyrannical fit, he loses everything that is important to him. But can the power of love triumph over fear and loss to bring redemption and reconciliation?

Directed by Lori Leigh and bringing together a cast of students and graduates from Victoria University of Wellington, Toi Whakaari, and Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art, this production explores Shakespeare’s timeless play of prophecies, romance, drama, comedy, and wild bears through the “here and now” of rural New Zealand, bringing pastoral and theatrical magic to true blue sheep country. Come delight the senses and indulge the summer wiles with Summer Shakespeare 2011 The Winter’s Tale. Picnics optional, but very recommended.

PRODUCTION TEAM

Producer ALISON WALLS

Production Manager DAVID GOLDTHORPE

Stage Manager DEBBIE FISH

Assistant Stage Manager ANNIE HUBBARD

Assistant Stage Manager THOMAS PEPPERELL

Assistant to the Director ELLE WOOTTON

Set Designer SOPHIA HANOVER

Costume Designer JANE WENLEY

Costume Assistant ELLE WOOTTON

Lighting Designer NIGEL PERCY

Music (Composition and Performance) MATT & KELLY IRVINE