The Winter's Tale

Story

Synopsis

Exquisitely sculptured Russian puppets perform this powerful and enchanting story full of regal and rustic characters. A fit of temper has tragic results for King Leontes. Sixteen years later, the gods and humbler mortals intervene to craft a happy, magical ending.

Director

Stanislav Sokolov

Writers

William Shakespeare, Leon Garfield

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

7 December 1994

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Anton Lesser

  Leontes (voice)

• 

  Jenny Agutter

  Hermoine (voice)

• 

  Sally Dexter

  Paulina (voice)

• 

  Michael Kitchen

  Polixenes (voice)

• Adrienne O'Sullivan

  Perdita (voice)

• 

  Stephen Tompkinson

  Autolycus (voice)

• 

  Philip Voss

  Shephered / Judge (voice)

• Simon Harrison

  Shepherd's Son / Servant (voice)

• 

  Jonathan Tafler

  Camillo (voice)

• 

  Timothy Bateson

  Antigonus (voice)

• 

  Jonathan Firth

  Florizel (voice)

• Spike Hood

  Shepherd's young son (voice)