by Philip Massinger A Salisbury Playhouse Production 30 October - 27 November 2010

Monday - Wednesday at 7.30pm; Thursday - Saturday at 8pm

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Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm

 

"This cracking tale thrills anew" 4 stars, Daily Telegraph

"Massinger's comedy dazzlingly revived"  4 stars, The Guardian

"Under Philip Wilson's skilful direction, this production looks and sounds exquisite"  5 stars, WhatsOnStage.com

View photographs of the production here

 

The Picture is a magnificent costume drama of tested love, clandestine meetings and a magic image.

Matthias, a young knight of Bohemia, goes off to the wars, taking with him an enchanted image of his wife Sophia which – his friend Baptisa assures him – will indicate her constancy. If she is challenged in love in his absence, the picture will yellow; if she succumbs, it will blacken.

Meanwhile at the royal court, word of mathias's victory at war reaches the Queen, who vows to seduce the young knight and challenge her rival in love, Sophia.

Artistic Director Philip Wilson, designer Colin Falconer and lighting designer Oliver Fenwick have created a stylish and dramatic setting, reflecting the 'magic' associated with the early years of photography, with beautiful nineteenth century costumes and specially composed music by Jon Nicholls.

 

Running Time

Approx. 2hrs 45mins, including an interval

[S] Setting the Scene with Philip Wilson

Wednesday 10 November, 6.30pm, £4

[D] Theatre Day

Thursday 18 November, 11.30am, £6

[T] Talk Out: Post Show Discussion

Tuesday 23 November, FREE to ticket holders

 [B] BSL interpreted performance

Wednesday 24 November, 7.30pm

[A] Audio described performances

Thursday 25 November, 2.30pm & 8pm

 

This production is kindly sponsored by Frank and Elizabeth Brenan