The Winter's Tale

by William Shakespeare
A theatredelicatessen production

Directed by Jessica Brewster
Design by Sophie Mosberger
Produced by Mauricio Preciado

In the mean streets and alleyways of Sicilia, Leontes is King.

The young leader is the epitome of his country's ideal. At his side the devoted Hermione, the perfect mother to his son and heir. Leontes, with his oldest friend and ally Polixenes, effortlessly glides through the politics and parties, leaving a trail of adoring followers in his wake.

But beneath the veneer of Leontes' sharp suit beats the heart of a jealous tyrant. In his twisted reality the woman he holds is an adulterous wife, his erstwhile friend is the father to his bastard child and outside the walls his people mock and jeer.

But at what cost vengeance?

Critically acclaimed theatredelicatessen extend their residency at the derelict Cavendish Gate (295 Regent Street) due to the generosity of the Property Merchant Group, with Shakespeare's brutal examination of love and jealousy, The Winter's Tale.

Inspired by the dangerous, stylish city-state of the Kray's East London, director Jessica Brewster's immersive production leads the audience from the shadows and shifting walls of the city, through the storms of the wild coasts into the heart of the Bohemian idyll.

Running for 5 weeks from Tuesday 14^th April to Saturday 16^th May 2009, showing on Monday to Saturday nights at 7:30pm.