2017 All’s Well That Ends Well

Helena wants to marry Count Bertram. The King is suffering from a seemingly incurable disease – so Helena (the daughter of a great healer) cures him, and is allowed to pick any man she wants as her reward. She picks Bertram, but he doesn’t like being forced into the marriage. He runs away, declaring that Helena will not truly be his wife until she wears his ring and carries his child: seemingly impossible things, given that he never intends to see her again.

By switching places with Bertram’s girlfriend Diana, is Helena able to fulfil his requirements?

Director’s Note

It’s a great joy to be back for another Wellington Summer Shakespeare adventure! I directed my very first Shakespeare – Cymbeline for WSST in 2001.

In this fine city tradition – now in its 34th year – people from all walks of life devote a major chunk of their summer to bringing you thrilling outdoor entertainment with the works of the world’s greatest playwright.

This year we looked for a downtown location that would support a highly visible event aiming to celebrate the unique character of our beautiful capital city.

Major sponsors Wellington City Council, and Victoria University of Wellington, (and others) have again generously helped make this much-loved show possible.

Massive thanks also to our stunning Production Team led by Sally Thorburn, and our brave and beautiful cast members.

A round of applause should also ring out for my brilliant Assistant Director Tabitha Arthur, who has cheerfully mentored graphic designers, collaborated with vigour and verve, directed with passion and rigour, asked the right questions, made astute observations, supported actors and crew beautifully, and been a shining light for this production.

Peter Hambleton

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