The Duchess Of Malfi
A bloody tale of love, corruption and revenge.
Why see The Duchess Of Malfi?
Set in the Italian Renaissance court of Amalfi, The Duchess Of Malfi is the murderous tale of a recently widowed Duchess who acts against the wishes of her brothers and secretly marries her lover setting in motion a tidal wave of vengeance.
As jealousy, madness and bloodshed surround her, she retains a calm strength and dignity to the end.
Written in the early 1600s, The Duchess Of Malfi is considered a masterpiece for its poetry and early exploration of female courage in the face of male corruption.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for audiences aged 12 and upwards (sexual content and violence).
Run Time
Three hours with one interval
Dates
Finished 9 Jun 2012
Cast
Eve Best
Tom Bateman
Mark Bonnar
Harry Lloyd
Finbar Lynch
Tom Bateman
Mark Bonnar
Harry Lloyd
Finbar Lynch
Creative
Author: John Webster
Director: Jamie Lloyd
Music By: Max and Ben Ringham
Designer: Soutra Gilmour
Lighting Designer: James Farncombe
Sound: Max and Ben Ringham
Director: Jamie Lloyd
Music By: Max and Ben Ringham
Designer: Soutra Gilmour
Lighting Designer: James Farncombe
Sound: Max and Ben Ringham
Reviews
Customer reviews
Emma Randle
Wonderful
I have been waiting to see this play for a decade - and seeing it at the beautifully candle-lit Sam Wanamaker Theatre was an added bonus.
The lead actors - the Duchess etc - were superb, there were some fun, comedic moments and while I am a sucker for period dress and stage sets which this production lacked, I loved it nevertheless.
It started off with a song and dance - would have nice to have ended with one - but definitely a fantastic production. ... Read more
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