A Winter’s Tale
Professional World Premiere of a New Musical
Music & Lyrics by Howard Goodall
Book by Nick Stimson, Andrew Keates and William Shakespeare.
Inspired by The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare.
Landor Theatre
7 November - 1 December 2012
“The same sun shines on us all”
A Winter’s Tale is inspired by The Winter’s Tale, although not a direct adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s last and most experimental plays, it explores two very different lands that one day must conquer their differences through the universal themes of love, understanding and truth. This world premiere features a powerful and evocative new score and lyrics from Howard Goodall (Love Story, Girlfriends, The Hired Man), with a clever, deeply touching and often humorous book by Nick Stimson (NHS The Musical, Who Ate All The Pies, Korczak) and Andrew Keates, who has developed and will be directing this brand new show.
The show tells the epic story in the intimate environment of the Landor Theatre, where for the past few years this small theatre has garnered a reputation for undertaking these kinds of challenges better than any other. Anyone will understand this chilly tale who has ever been jealous, fallen in love or simply wanted to undo a mistake. For the first time ever the story of The Winter’s Tale will be told simply through musical theatre for a modern audience. Inspired by Britain’s greatest writer and coupled with one of our greatest composers; It is almost certainly set to be the most eagerly anticipated piece of new British musical theatre in London this year.
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Pete Gallagher, Alastair Brookshaw, Helen Power, Helena Blackman, Christopher Blades, Ross Barnes, David Brewis, Catherine Mort, Fra Fee, Abigail Matthews, Gareth James Healey, Denis Delahunt, Ciaran Joyce, Matthew Ronchetti, Lauren McGloan, Rachael-Louise Miller, Raymond Walsh, Joe McCourt.
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Directed by Andrew Keates
Musical Director & Supervisor: George Dyer
Musical Staging: Cressida Carré Designer: Martin Thomas
Costume Designer: Philippa Batt
Lighting Designer: Howard Hudson
Sound Designer: Sarah Weltman Stage Manager: Will Mauchline
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Produced by Arion Productions Ltd (now Queer Theatre Ltd in assocation with Faber & Faber, PBJ Management and the Landor Theatre.
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WINNER BEST NEW MUSICAL in the OffWestEnd Awards 2012
“The musical – and Andrew Keates’ elegantly focused staging of it – cast a warm glow over a chilly play”
Mark Shenton, The Stage“The performances are universally excellent”
“a beautiful production, bursting with great songs and pitch perfect performances.”
★★★★★ Greg Jameson, Entertainment Focus
“Gorgeous. Five stars (bordering on five and a half). Don’t miss this one. Whatever you do, get over to the Landor Theatre and watch this phenomenal new production.”
★★★★★ Fiona Lister, Mellow Day London“A Winter’s Tale is such a relief in a year (so far) of poor new musical theatre”
★★★★ Michael Coveney, Whatsonstage“A perfect winter’s tale to brighten up a winter’s evening!”
★★★★ Steve Subbs, BackstagePass.biz“Andrew Keates has attracted a cast and creative team of the highest standard to deliver this professional world premiere. It’s impressive on the eye, symphonic on the ear and proves that Goodall remains one of Britain’s leading composers.”
★★★★ Jonathan Baz, The Public Reviews“Developed and directed by the creative force that is Andrew Keates”
★★★★ Petra Schofield, Remotegoat“A must-hear for fans of Goodall’s musical theatre”
Lucy Thackray, Broadway World“Andrew Keates’ assured direction brings quivering to the electric yet understated action on stage”
★★★★ Melissa Rynn, StageWon“The last time I reviewed a production where Keates directed Goodall—The Hired Man—I said “Now is the time to get to the Landor” and I think the same thing now, bringing performances full of conviction in this must–see production.”
Sandra Giorgetti, British Theatre Guide
Helen Power. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
The company of A Winter's Tale. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Alastair Brookshaw. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Helen Power. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher and Helen Power. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Helen Power. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Alastair Brookshaw. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Photography by Scott Rylander.
David Brewis and Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Christopher Blades and Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher and Christopher Blade. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Catherine Mort and David Brewis. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Ross Barnes and Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Helana Blackman. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Helana Blackman. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Helena Blackman. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Helana Blackman and Pete Gallagher. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Catherine Mort, Helen Power and Helena Blackman. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Catherine Mort and Helena Blackman. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Pete Gallagher and Helen Power. Photography by Scott Rylander.
The cast of A Winter's Tale. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Denis Delahunt. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee and Abigail Matthews. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee and Abigail Matthews. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee and Abigail Matthews. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Abigail Matthews and Fra Fee. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee, Abigail Matthews and Gareth James Healy. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Gareth James Healy and Ciaran Joyce. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Ciaran Joyce and Gareth James Healy. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Alastair Brookshaw. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Lauren McGloan, Denis Delahunt and Rachel Miller.
Ciaran Joyce and Company. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Ciaran Joyce. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Photography by Scott Rylander.
Photography by Scott Rylander.
Raymond Walsh and Abigail Matthews. Photography by Scott Rylander.
Fra Fee, Abigail Matthews and Alastair Brookshaw. Photography by Scott Rylander.