Cyrano de Bergerac
by Edmond Rostand
Translated and adapted
by Anthony Burgess
Festival Theatre May 29 to Nov. 1
Opens: Jun. 19
Duration: 3 hrs, 06 mins
Photo of Colm Feore
by David HouSupport for the 2009 season of the Festival Theatre is generously provided by Laura Dinner and Richard Rooney
Production Sponsor
Production support generously provided by John and Barbara Schubert
About the Play
Despite his swashbuckling heroism and rapier wit, Cyrano thinks himself unworthy – because of his enormous nose – to be loved by the beauteous Roxane. Instead, he uses his gift for language to woo her for his comrade-in-arms, Christian. But when tragedy strikes, will Cyrano take his secret to the grave?
One of the 19th-century theatre’s most heartbreakingly romantic tales, packed with exhilarating swordplay, grand passion and dazzling repartee.
Content Advisory Romance, comradeship, heroism and self-sacrifice are the dominant themes. Though the story involves swordplay and death in battle, the play’s tone is romantic, without graphic depictions of violence. Similarly, the love relationships are expressed in eloquent language, without overt sexuality. The production uses haze, fog and loud sounds, including gunshots and pyrotechnic effects.
Our recommendation: Suitable for most ages, but may not be of interest to the very young.
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