When the King of Navarre and his three courtiers forswear all pleasure – particularly of the female variety – in favour of a life of study, the arrival of the Princess of France and her ladies plays havoc with their intentions. Using every kind of verbal gymnastics to poke fun, Shakespeare’s most intellectual comedy is brought to hilarious life in Dominic Dromgoole’s highly entertaining production, rich in visual humour and sexual innuendo. Jonathan Fensom’s knot garden and original music by Claire van Kampen create the framework for an engaging performance by an excellent cast. Filmed live in High Definition and true surround sound.
1 DISC SET
King of Navarre: Philip Cumbus
Berowne: Trystan Gravelle
Longaville: William Mannering
Dumaine: Jack Farthing
Princess of France: Michelle Terry
Rosaline: Thomasin Rand
Maria: Jade Anouka
Katharine: Siân Robins-Grace
Boyet: Tom Stuart
Don Armado: Paul Ready
Moth: Seroca Davis
Holofernes: Christopher Godwin
Sir Nathanial: Patrick Godfrey
Dull: Andrew Vincent
Costard: Fergal McElherron
Jaquenetta: Rhiannon Oliver
Mercadé: James Lailey
Directed by Dominic Dromgoole
Designed by Jonathan Fensom
Composed by Claire van Kampen
Recorded live at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, London, in October 2009.
Extra features:
Cast gallery
Famous Speeches
Adverts in Gramophone, Classic fM and BBC Music Magazine.
“Dominic Dromgoole’s zestful production succeeds in captivating the
audience to a degree that I would not have thought possible… It’s a treat” The Independent
“With a delightful design and jaunty music it has abundant charm…
Entirely enchanting” The Times
