Power and desire collide in this spirited take on a classic problem play.
Written amidst religious and cultural turmoil, every character in Measure For Measure has a different sense of what it means to live morally and authentically. As a new company focused on telling stories related to myth and religion, this second production from The Cunning Folk places emphasis on the play’s parabolic and fairytale-esque qualities, particularly how these are used to give insight into the nature of power, desire, gender, and God, in a play famous for giving a happily-ever-after that doesn’t seem so happy for everyone.
Written by: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Catherine Alam-Nist
Power and desire collide in this spirited take on a classic problem play.
Written amidst religious and cultural turmoil, every character in Measure For Measure has a different sense of what it means to live morally and authentically. As a new company focused on telling stories related to myth and religion, this second production from The Cunning Folk places emphasis on the play’s parabolic and fairytale-esque qualities, particularly how these are used to give insight into the nature of power, desire, gender, and God, in a play famous for giving a happily-ever-after that doesn’t seem so happy for everyone.
Written by: William Shakespeare
Directed by: Catherine Alam-Nist
Duration
2 hours 45 minutes with one 10 minute intermission
SUITABLE AGE 14+
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