Wallenstein May 22, 2009

Albrecht von Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland, Supreme Commander of the Habsburg armies, champion and saviour of the Holy Roman Empire, stands undefeated in a seemingly endless war of religion. A victim of his own military success, Wallenstein believes he is the only commander who can bring peace to the Empire.
In the field, Wallenstein inspires fanatical loyalty in his troops. At court, politicians, jealous of his victories, howl for his dismissal and plot against his life. Four wintry days of terrible events, conspiracy, divided loyalty and betrayal culminate in one night of violent score settling.
Wallenstein’s struggle is played out on a vast European stage, but the heart of the tragedy is private and domestic: wives, children, lovers and friends must bear the heaviest burden of suffering. Schiller’s skill in balancing the epic with the human make him arguably Europe’s greatest playwright.
Mike Poulton’s recent adaptation of Don Carlos has helped reintroduce Schiller’s genius to British audiences. Poulton’s adaptations for Chichester include Uncle Vanya, Fortune’s Fool, The Father and The Cherry Orchard.
Iain Glen’s theatre credits include The Crucible, Hedda Gabler, A Streetcar Named Desire, The Blue Room and Martin Guerre. He recently played Otto Frank in the BBC’s five part adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank; his film and television credits also include Tomb Raider and Kidnapped.
Associate Director Angus Jackson’s productions for Chichester include Carousel, The Father, The Waltz of the Toreadors and Funny Girl.
This new adaptation has been made possible with the generous support of William Salomon

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