Press Release:
Bell Shakespeare will present the first production in their new theatre space The NeilsonNutshellat the newly redeveloped Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from 4 – 7 August. Titled In A Nutshell, an ensemble castwill perform scenes and speeches from some of Bell Shakespeare Artistic Director Peter Evans’ favourite plays.
Offering a look into Peter Evans’ personal thoughts on Shakespeare as he offers his own commentary, the production features scenes showcasing the imagination and linguistic magic of Shakespeare. Evans will explore key themes from power to love and forgiveness across some of Shakespeare’s best-known plays, ultimately giving an intimate and inspiring look at humanity.
Peter Evans, Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare, said: “More than 30 years after John Bell founded Bell Shakespeare, it is an incredible feeling to finally be in our permanent home and welcome the public into our brand-new theatre space, The Neilson Nutshell. This production is a perfect way to showcase how this space is ushering in a new era for us as a company, with the ability to stage new work and continue to explore Shakespeare’s enduring relevance.”
The ensemble cast will skillfully switch between characters and scenes from a variety of plays, including Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Twelfth Night, Macbeth, King Lear and As You Like It, bringing to life Shakespeare’s words. The cast includes Bell Shakespeare Associate Director James Evans, Eleni Cassimatis, Harriet Gordon-Anderson and Robert Menzies, who recently starred in the company’s acclaimed production of Hamlet, along with Blazey Best and Toby Schmitz.
In A Nutshell will be presented in Sydney at The Neilson Nutshell at Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct from 4 – 7 August 2022.
CAST:
Peter Evans, Blazey Best, Eleni Cassimatis, James Evans, Harriet Gordon-Anderson, Robert Menzies, Toby Schmitz, Amy Hack (understudy)
CREATIVES:
Director Peter Evans
Designer Anna Tregloan
Lighting Designer Benjamin Cisterne
Composer & Sound Designer Max Lyandvert
