Tristan and Yseult

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Event Tristan and Yseult
Venue York Theatre (Seymour Centre), Chippendale, NSW
Umbrella Event Sydney Festival 2006
First Date 7 January 2006
Opening Date 11 January 2006
Last Date 19 February 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Set in a time when Cornwall was the world's richest kingdom, the production tells the story of King Mark and the passionate love affair between his bride Yseult and his trusted friend Tristan. An anorak clad chorus of "lovespotters" guide us through this tale of abandon and obsession, forbidden desires and drunken joy.
Description Source Press Release
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Storytelling
Subjects Relationships
Romance
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Katy Carmichael Actor
Sally Dexter Actor
Simon Harvey Actor
Craig Johnson Actor
Giles King Actor
Mike Shepherd Actor
Tristan Sturrock Actor
James Traherne Actor
Emma Rice Adaptor
Bill Mitchell Designer
Emma Rice Director
Alex Wardle Lighting Designer
Stu Barker Musical Director
Gregory Clarke Sound Designer
Carl Grose Writer
Anna Maria Murphy Writer
Resources
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality England
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Flyer PROMPT Collection. National Library of Australia
Programme Sydney Festival
Event Identifier 68238