Shakespeare's Two Noble Kinsmen, a passionate tale

How long is forever? In this production by Shakespeare's Globe, Fletcher and Shakespeare examine love in all its fluid and complex forms.

‘This hand shall never more come near thee with such friendship’

How long is forever? When the imprisoned Palamon and Arcite vow eternal friendship, they don’t expect that anything will come between them. But then from their cell window they see beautiful Emilia, and their priorities take a sudden and violent turn. In this late romance, Fletcher and Shakespeare examine love in all its fluid and complex forms.

Barrie Rutter, recipient of the 2003 Sam Wanamaker Award, directs his first play since stepping down as Artistic Director of Northern Broadsides.

Inspired by the play’s Morris language and references, Two Noble Kinsmen is set in pastoral ‘Merrie England’ and brought to life with original music composed by acclaimed folk musician Eliza Carthy, and dance choreographed by Ewan Wardrop.

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Genre Theatre
Production year 2018
Production Company Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Stage Director Barrie Rutter
TV Director Ian Russell
Video format 1080i High Definition
Distribution DVD Naxos Rights (Europe) Ltd
Composer Eliza Carthy
Choreography by Ewan Wardrop