The Winter’s Tale

An adaptation of the Shakespeare play about a tale of two kingdoms, two royal families and their two children. My role in this was to be the Composer for the project, using my music to enhance and deepen the connection between the audience and the content. This meant working closely with the director, sound team and creative directors for setting, tech and lighting.

The play ended up being split down the middle between Act 1 and Act 2 which each side having contrasting themes that are represented in the music.

“Mariah Gale adapts and directs Shakespeare’s epic tale which unfolds the story of Queen Hermione and her husband King Leontes, whose sudden and groundless jealousy leads him to accuse his lifelong friend of betrayal, condemn his faithful queen, and abandon his new-born daughter.

One of Shakespeare's most poignant works, The Winter's Tale crosses oceans and spans decades as a cast of remarkable characters search for love, hope, and the chance of redemption.”

Guildhall School of Music and Drama - 2024