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A tragic fairytale, Shakespeare's late romance 'The Winter’s Tale' tells the mysterious and extraordinary story of a man consumed by an inexplicable jealousy that destroys his family, his kingdom and himself. Wracked by guilt, Leontes sets off a chain reaction of events that leads to a miraculous climax and the chance of redemption. Director Edward Hall's internationally acclaimed all-male company Propeller returns to The Lowry following their highly praised productions of 'Richard III' and 'The Comedy Of Errors'. Renowned for combining a rigorous approach to the text with an exciting, physical aesthetic, Propeller engages its audience’s imagination and brings fresh understanding to classic plays.