Cyrano de Bergerac

A new version of the famous and well-loved play by Edmond Rostand.

A new translation of French poet and dramatist Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac by British playwright and acclaimed transltor Ranjit Bolt. Originally opened at the Bristol Old Vic."Comic poet and dazzling swordsman, Cyrano is hopelessly in love with Roxane. But Roxane loves the dashing Christian. Cyrano, in a selfless act of love, woos Roxane on Christian's behalf, writing his love letters, feeding him his lines. Romance. Tragedy. Comedy. Excitement. A universal, actionpacked love story which has been a popular hit on the stage for over a century and the inspiration for countless films. This version of the classic by Ranjit Bolt opened at Bristol Old Vic in May 2007."