Tristan & Yseult
Written by Anna Maria Murphy and Carl Grose
Directed and adapted by emma rice
Original set & costume design by Bill mitchell
A poem to love and its madness
The original Kneehigh / Emma Rice Production
Experience the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult – one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, this iconic show returns to the UK & US for the first time in ten years, offering a rare chance to encounter a modern masterpiece fresh and live on stage.
First created in 2003, Tristan & Yseult took the theatrical world by storm. Visceral, playful, and heartbreakingly beautiful, this internationally celebrated production blends myth, music, movement, and storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical night out. This landmark show, that has inspired a global generation of artists and audiences, is now remade, remastered – and truly unmissable.
“One of the masterpieces of 21st century theatre” - ★★★★★ The Times
“If this show doesn’t make you fall in love with theatre, there’s no potion on Earth that can help you” - ★★★★★ The Guardian
"The production is thrillingly playful in every respect. It is childlike but never childish, full of music from a terrific band and it echoes with hoots of laughter and the whispered memory of despair. It embraces you so warmly that you feel as if you have been physically hugged. I loved it with a passion." - ★★★★★ Lyn Gardner
"I guarantee you will have a blast… top-tier international work” - Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
Scale: Medium/Large
Length: 2 hours and 5 minutes with one 20 minute intermission
REVIEWS
New York Times - Ben Brantley - Critics Pick