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The Adventures of Pericles
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The Adventures of Pericles

2016-05-07 · 141 min · Not rated

Drama · Adventure

A storm at sea brings love into the life of Pericles, Prince of Tyre – and another snatches it away. Filled with music and brilliant spectacle, this magical production of Shakespeare’s epic adventure is a delight for the eye and ear as it follows a fairy-tale hero on his miraculous journey to one of drama’s most poignant reunions. A story rarely told – and one you won’t soon forget.

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Directors
Barry Avrich, Scott Wentworth
Production companies
Melbar Entertainment Group, Stratford Festival
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Evan BuliungEvan BuliungPericles
Deborah HayThaisa / Marina
Marion AdlerMarion AdlerDiana / Lychorida
Wayne BestWayne BestAntiochus / Simonides / Mytilene Gentleman
E.B. SmithThaliard / Leonine / Mytilene Gentleman
David CollinsDavid CollinsCerimon / Messenger
Stephen RussellHelicanus
Victor ErtmanisVictor ErtmanisEscanes / Ship Master / Antioch Attendant / First Fisherman
Sean ArbuckleSean ArbuckleCleon / Pentapolis Gentleman
Claire LautierClaire LautierDionyza
Jacqueline BurtneyPhiloten / Maiden Priest / Prostitute
Jane SpidellJane SpidellPhilemon / Maiden Priest
Antoine YaredAntoine YaredLysimachus / Tyre Lord / Pentapolis Footman
Keith DinicolPander / Pentapolis Gentleman
Brigit WilsonBawd
Randy HughsonBolt / Antioch Attendant / Pentapolis Gentleman
Carla BennettMaiden Priest
Jessica B. HillJessica B. HillMaiden Priest
Robin HuttonMaiden Priest / Prostitute
Jamie MacTyre Lord / Third Fisherman

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