Booking to 22 October 2022
A thrilling and romantic adventure starring Carrie Hope Fletcher
Rose Theatre presents the first major production of Bertolt Brecht’s tragicomic masterpiece in over 25 years.
An epic and entertaining tale of justice and humanity is propelled into the present in a new adaptation by Steve Waters (Limehouse, Donmar Warehouse) with original songs by Michael Henry (Barber Shop Chronicles, National Theatre). Directed by Christopher Haydon, the cast includes Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella, Les Miserables) and Jonathan Slinger (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Urine Town).
The Caucasian Chalk Circle is booking from 1 October 2022 until 22 October 2022 at Rose Theatre Kingston.
What is The Caucasian Chalk Circle about?
In the midst of a bloody revolution, a young woman risks everything to rescue the abandoned child of the Governor and his wife. Years later, when the Governor’s wife returns seeking her son, a raucous rogue judge turns justice on its head. Can the test of the chalk circle determine which of the two women is the boy’s real mother?
Who’s in The Caucasian Chalk Circle cast?
The cast features Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jonathan Slinger, Ronny Jhutti, Nickcolia King-N’Da, Joanna Kirkland, Shiv Rabheru, Zoe West, Bridgitta Roy and Adeola Yetiman.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle creative team
New adaptation by Steve Waters with music by Micheal Henry, direction by Christopher Hayden, set & costume by Oli Townsend, movement by Lucy Cullingford, sound by Gareth Fry, associate direction by Layla Madanat, casting by Christopher Worrall and casting consultant Stuart Burt CDG.
Reviews of The Caucasian Chalk Circle
★★★★ "Visually striking revival of Brecht’s sprawling wartime parable" - The StageShow Information
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday
Performance information is for guidance only. Check booking calendar for details.
Important Notes
Content: Contains some strong language
Venue Information
Rose Theatre Kingston, 24-26 High Street , Kingston, KT1 1HLNearest Tube or Train: Kingston Station (Rail)
Nearest Buses: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, X26, 57, 65, 71, 85, 111, 131, 213, 216, 281, 285, 371, 406, 411, 418, 465, 481
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