Pericles, Prince of Lebanon – Bristol Old Vic

An ETT, Bristol Old Vic and Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg Co-Production, In Association with MMXX – Pericles, Prince of Lebanon – a play by Sami Ibrahim (with Shakespeare)

“The same tales have been told for thousands of years. Nothing changes.”

A father and daughter, separated by war, scattered across borders; this is a story of survival and hope.

Pericles traces their journey from Syria to Lebanon, Turkey, Libya and Greece. Ibrahim’s new adaptation sets Shakespeare’s original verse against modern-day language, asking what happens to love when two people no longer share the words to express it.

A story we have seen play out across the centuries—and one that is still unfolding.

Featuring an international ensemble, this is Shakespeare for today.

Featured Image: Artwork by Studio Doug