Cyrano De Bergerac
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Martin Crimp‘s “breathtakingly exciting” (Evening Standard) radical new production tells the timeless story through spoken word, rap and contemporary poetry. This groundbreaking version presents Cyrano as a queer woman, challenging conventions and igniting the stage with her passion and wit.
A genius with language, Cyrano navigates the complexities of unspoken desire for the radiant Roxane, who is in love with the beautiful but inarticulate Christian. In this poignant and often hilarious exploration of love and self-discovery, Cyrano’s offer to act as go-between sets the stage for a captivating love triangle.
Join us for a theatrical tour-de-force that celebrates the power of ensemble storytelling, breathing new life into the classic tale. This is Cyrano as you’ve never seen her before, reimagined and reinvigorated for a new generation.
Price
Tickets from £12.50
Presented by
The Company
Written by
Edmund Rostand
Freely Adapted by
Martin Crimp
Directed by
Becky Deeks
Age Guidance
14+
Content Advice
Please note, this production contains some strong language, explosive special effects, and references to war, violence, drug abuse, and sexism.
Running Time
Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes including a 20 minute interval.
Access
This performance will be captioned.
Special Offers
Festival Multi-Buy Offer: Save 33% when you book 3 or more Love and Rebellion festival events.
Fees and Charges
Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.
Venue
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Photo from Young Rep's 2023 Order & Chaos Festival. Photography by Graeme Braidwood.
Cast
Cyrano
Nicola Townsend
Nicola Townsend
Cristian
Reiss-Dantae
Reiss-Dantae
De Guiche
Amar Jagpal
Amar Jagpal
Roxane
Kevvauna Welsh
Kevvauna Welsh
Leila Ragueneau
Loretta Thompson
Loretta Thompson
Le Bret
Taya Gordon
Taya Gordon
Lignière
Kyron-Ellis
Kyron-Ellis
Montefleury/Marin
Jasmine Whatmore
Jasmine Whatmore
Valvert/Laurent
Tyriq Baker
Tyriq Baker
Alexandre/Theatre Owner
Khari
Khari
Anais/Colette
Nandini Nayar
Nandini Nayar
Andre/Priest/Ensemble
Will Hopwood
Will Hopwood
Charmian/Elise
Sasya Lyttle
Sasya Lyttle
Claude
Muhibb Nazir
Muhibb Nazir
Denise/Christine/Bernadette
Ameena Edwards
Ameena Edwards
Etienne/Jean-Paul
Issac Lee
Issac Lee
Francis/Camille
Ashleigh Fulcott Harris
Ashleigh Fulcott Harris
Juliette
Scarlett Taylor
Scarlett Taylor
Marie-Louise/Delphine
Mukti Rana
Mukti Rana
Perrette/Remy
Zhane Chipendo
Zhane Chipendo
Ensemble
Gemma Griffiths
Gemma Griffiths
Ensemble
Lia Gaynor
Lia Gaynor
Ensemble
Yokio Walker
Yokio Walker
Ensemble
Zeina Archibald
Zeina Archibald
Creative Team
Director
Becky Deeks
Becky Deeks
Associate Director
Alice Chambers
Alice Chambers
Born and raised in the rural Northwest, Alice (she/ her) trained on the MFA Theatre Directing course at Birkbeck. She studied her undergraduate degree in English Literature.
She currently works as Resident Assistant Director at Birmingham Rep, with a focus on facilitation for
the youth theatre groups, dramaturgy, and local artist development. She specialises in new writing that is local and formally-inventive.
Recent credits include: The Mother Sh*t (Stumble Trip and Pleasance Theatre), A Gem of a Place (BoldText Playwrights), Uncommon Riches Festival (Young Rep), Little Amal (The Walk), Sky Comedy Rep Festival (Sky Studios), and Albatross (Playground Theatre).
Assistant Director
Áine Maher
Áine Maher
Izaan Iftikhar
Izaan Iftikhar
Movement Director
Lucy Glassbrook
Lucy Glassbrook
Sound Designer
Clive Meldrum
Clive Meldrum
Clive is also a visiting lecturer at University of Birmingham and BOA Stage & Screen.
Theatre credits include: Peter Pan the Musical (BOA Group), Love & Rebellion, Order & Chaos, Parklife, Uncommon Riches, GrimeBoy, The Play What I Wrote, Sky Comedy Rep, Blue/Orange, Stuff, Elephant, To Sir With Love, The Quiet House, The Rotters’ Club, Folk, Unknown Male, The Mother, Respect, Cling To Me Like Ivy, Last Easter, How To Tell The Monsters From The Misfits, Looking For Yoghurt, and Hopelessly Devoted (Birmingham Repertory Theatre). Faustus: That Damned Woman, Bad Roads, Serious Money, The Trojan Women, The Penolopiad, The Learning Lottery, How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found, Byrthrite, Animal Farm (University of Birmingham).
As Associate Sound Designer: Counting & Cracking – UK tour (Belvoir), Family Tree – UK tour (Actors Touring Company)
Audio work: Chase Tales Trail (Cannock Chase Council & Birmingham Rep)
Lighting Designer
Jodie Underwood
Jodie Underwood
Set Designers
Margaret Rees
Margaret Rees
Laura O'Connell
Laura O'Connell
Workshop
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