Pericles

William Shakespeare

Swept away on an epic voyage of storms and shipwrecks, abduction and devastating loss, Pericles is adrift in an ocean of grief. Will he ever see his family again?

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater

    Chicago

    Until 7 Dec 2024 Book Tickets
  • Running time:

    To be confirmed

‘O you gods! Why do you make us love your goodly gifts, And snatch them straight away?’

When Prince Pericles solves a riddle set by the King, he knows the answer could get him killed. Fleeing for safety, he finds himself swept away on an epic voyage that will see him battle princes, marry his true love and become a father. But this is also a journey of storms and shipwrecks, abduction and devastating loss. Adrift in an ocean of grief, will Pericles ever see his family again?

Shakespeare’s stirring tale of love, hope and miracles marks the RSC debut of Tamara Harvey, our Co-Artistic Director.

For more information about themes and contents of this play, please see our content advisory page.

Pericles will transfer to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from 20 October 2024.

 

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Pericles is supported by RSC Production Circle Member Kathleen J. Yoh

The RSC Acting Companies are generously supported by The Gatsby Charitable Foundation