Shakespeare’s classic tale of ambition and treachery gets a thrilling new life in the U.S. premiere of the electrifying production by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, following its acclaimed sold-out run at the Manchester International Festival in England. Kenneth Branagh, in his first Shakespeare performance in more than a decade, is joined by Alex Kingston, in their highly-anticipated New York stage debuts, as the once great leader and his adored wife, who incites him to sell his soul in the quest for greater power.
Utilizing the Armory’s unique space and military history, this audacious staging brings to life one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies in an intensely physical, fast-paced production that places the audience directly on the sidelines of battle. Blood, sweat, and the elements of nature can be directly felt as the action unfurls across a traverse stage, with heaven beckoning at one end and hell looming at the other.
PERFORMANCES
June 6–20 (Performances)
Tuesday–Thursday at 7:00pm
Friday–Saturday at 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
June 21–22
Saturday at 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm
Wade Thompson Drill Hall
Limited Availability
CAST AND CREW
Directors: Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh
Cast: David Annen, Andy Apollo, Elliot Balchin, Nari Blair-Mangat, Norman Bowman, Kenneth Branagh, Charlie Cameron, Richard Coyle, Jordan Dean, Patrick Neil Doyle, Laura Elsworthy, Tom Godwin, Cody Green, Edward Harrison, Alex Kingston, Dylan Clark Marshall, Stuart Neal, John Shrapnel, Harry Lister Smith, Zachary Spicer, Scarlett Strallen, Dominic Thorburn, Kate Tydman, Anjana Vasan, Alexander Vlahos, Katie West, Benny Young, Jimmy Yuill
Set and Costume Designer: Christopher Oram
Composer: Patrick Doyle
Lighting Designer: Neil Austin
Sound Designer: Christopher Shutt
Fight Director: Terry King
Hair & Make-up Consultant: Carol Hemming
Illusion Consultant: Paul Kieve
Associate Designer: Lee Newby
Associate Choreographer: Chris Bailey
Music Programmer: Rupert Cross
Text Advisor: Russell Jackson
Casting Director: Anne McNulty, CDG
Additional New York Casting: Telsey + Company
