Pericles by William Shakespeare in a modern verse translation by Ellen McLaughlin

Thursday, August 20, 2026

When Prince Pericles uncovers a deadly royal secret, he flees for his life — only to be cast into a world of storms, shipwrecks, riddles, and loss. This re-conceptualization of Shakespeare’s Pericles embraces movement and music to tell a thrilling tale of adventure, survival, and the power of love.

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