A SWASHBUCKLING new adaptation of the classic Cyrano comes to the Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) in April.
Northern Broadsides joins forces with the award-winning New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, to visit the Scarborough theatre, with Cyrano, an exciting new adaptation by award-winning playwright Deborah McAndrew of Edmond Rostand’s classic romantic comedy Cyrano de Bergerac.
Directed by Northern Broadsides resident director Conrad Nelson, the show can be seen from Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 April.
Brilliant poet and dashing musketeer Cyrano is deeply in love with the beautiful Roxane. Afraid of revealing his feelings (for who could love a man with such an enormous nose?) he woos her from afar with heartfelt declarations of love, delivered to her from the mouth of the handsome Christian. Cyrano’s exquisite poetry captures her heart – but is it Christian or Cyrano who wins the prize of love?
Set in the golden age of musketeers, Deborah McAndrew’s lively new adaptation brings fresh vigour to this swashbuckling tale of unrequited love. Add to this Northern Broadsides’ musical panache, acclaimed charisma and exuberant performance style and you have a delightful evening of pure drama that will lift your spirits and make your heart ache.
Director Conrad Nelson is renowned for his bold approach to comedy, eliciting exquisite performances from the cast and bringing freshness, immediacy and vitality to classic texts that is unparalleled, resulting in highly accessible productions.
He said: “This adaptation embraces the poeticism of Rostand’s drama. Debbie McAndrew has created a carefully crafted version that marries the energy and vibrancy of youth with the romance and classicism of the original.”
The cast of Cyrano is: Angela Bain, Adam Barlow, Paul Barnhill, Andy Cryer, Jessica Dyas, Christian Edwards, Michael Hugo, Anthony Hunt, Francesca Mills, Perry Moore, Sharon Singh, Robert Wade and Andrew Whitehead.
It can be seen at the SJT at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5 and Friday 7 April; at 1.30pm and 7pm on Thursday 6 April; and at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday 8 April.
Tickets for Cyrano are priced from £10.00 to £24.50, with £5 tickets available for under-26s, and can be booked via the box office on 01723 370541 or online at www.sjt.uk.com
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