The 2017 Shakespeare & Classic Drama Season

    THE 2017 SHAKESPEARE & Classic Drama SEASON

    In 2017 Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory and Tobacco Factory Theatres present a season of plays that resonate powerfully with the modern world.

    The season begins with Othello (Thu 16 February – Sat 01 April) and we welcome Richard Twyman, Artistic Director of English Touring Theatre, to direct one of Shakespeare’s most startlingly contemporary plays about a life torn apart by racism and the destructive nature of prejudice.

    This is followed by Tartuffe (Thu 06 April ? Sat 06 May) in a new adaptation by Dominic Power and Andrew Hilton, after Molière. Directed by Andrew Hilton, this version of the most performed play in the history of French classical theatre sees Tartuffe alive and on the make in present day London.

    You can find out about both shows below, plus our annual lunchtime talks for audience members who enjoy discussing the production with the director and members of the cast after they have seen it.

    News / 20 April 2017

    Tartuffe blog – Laugh until it hurts

    The final blog in our Tartuffe mini-series features Tina Gray who plays the fabulous matriarch of the Ogden household,...

    News / 19 April 2017

    Tartuffe: Reviews and Audience Feedback

    We’ve been delighted with the response to our co-production of Tartuffe with Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory. Read on...

    News / 12 April 2017

    Tartuffe Blog – Truth through laughter

    In the latest in our Tartuffe blog series, actors Daisy and Anna tell us about some of the joys...

    News / 03 April 2017

    Tartuffe Blog – The Voice of Reason

    As our co- production of Tartuffe prepares to open this week, Philip Buck who plays Clem told us about...

    News / 27 March 2017

    Tartuffe Blog – Conmen and Imposters

    We caught up with Tartuffe cast members Saskia Portway and Mark Meadows, who play Emma Lawrence and Tartuffe, to...

    News / 22 March 2017

    Othello Blog – Playing Bianca: Baghdad to Bristol

    As we enter the final two weeks of Othello playing here in Bristol, Hayat Kamille, who plays Bianca, reflects...

    News / 10 March 2017

    Audience Feedback – Othello

    Our co-production with Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory of Othello has received rave reviews from the critics. * *...

    News / 10 January 2017

    Cast Announced for 2017 Shakespeare and Classic Drama Season

    CAST ANNOUNCED The cast and UK tour has been announced for the 2017 season of Shakespeare and Classic Drama...

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    ARCHIVE: Tartuffe Lunchtime Talk

    22 Apr

    Join the Director, Andrew Hilton, and members of the cast as they discuss Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory and...

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    ARCHIVE: Othello Lunchtime Talk

    18 Mar

    Join the Director, Richard Twyman, and members of the cast as they discuss Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory and...

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    ARCHIVE: Tartuffe

    06 Apr - 06 May 2017

    Molière's master of self-interest is alive and prospering in the modern world.

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    ARCHIVE: Othello

    16 Feb - 01 Apr 2017

    One of Shakespeare's most startlingly contemporary plays, Othello is a masterful depiction of a life torn apart by racism...