Tristan & Yseult
Experience the legendary love story and an unforgettable night of theatre magic
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I loved it with a passionThe Guardian
The original Kneehigh / Emma Rice Production
Adapted and directed by Emma Rice
Written by Carl Grose and Anna Maria Murphy
The original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult, one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century, takes to the Main Stage in 2027. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, this iconic show returns to the UK 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, which has inspired a global generation of artists and audiences, is now re-made, re-mastered – and truly unmissable.
A fizzing, intoxicating cocktailThe Stage
I’ve never loved a night in the theatre moreThe Times
Creatives
- Adapted and Directed by Emma Rice
- Written by Carl Grose and Anna Maria Murphy
- Music by Stu Barker
- Original Set and Costume Design by Bill Mitchell, refreshed by Vicki Mortimer
- Choreography and Intimacy Coordination by Etta Murfitt
- Sound Design by Simon Baker
- Lighting Design by Malcolm Rippeth
Content advisories
The production contains strobe lighting, smoke/haze and some loud noises. It also features smoking, implied sexual activity and implied violence.
