The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare
Event Description
The Winter’s Tale
by William Shakespeare
SYNOPSIS
King Leontes of Sicilia is plagued by an irrational suspicion that Queen Hermione is having an affair with his childhood friend, Polixenes. Leontes lashes out in fury, causing death and destruction in the royal family. Convinced that his newborn daughter Perdita is Polixenes’ child, Leontes banishes her to the Bohemian wilderness, expecting the worst. Yet Perdita survives, holding the key to Leontes’ redemption after 16 long years. Can the remorseful king be forgiven for his past mistakes?
PERFORMANCES
Run Time: Approximately 2.5 hours with intermission.
Preview: Friday, July 2, 2021 8 p.m. – Preview Performance
Opening Night: Saturday, July 3, 2021 8 p.m. – Opening Night Performance
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 6, 2021 at 8 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION
The Winter’s Tale is part of the 2021 summer season of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. For more information on the Festival, please visit the links below:
