The Bridgewater Hall - Alive with Music

Shakespeare's Musick

Musicians of the Globe

William Shakespeare

Tickets: £10.00 - £26.00

  • Philip Pickett musical director
  • Joanne Lunn soprano
  • Adrian Chandler violin
  • Philip Pickett recorder
  • Arngeir Hauksson cittern
  • Lynda Sayce lute
  • Elizabeth Pallett bandora
  • Catherine Finnis viola
  • John Ballanger jester, actor, juggler
Experience the joy, sadness, love and madness of Ariel, Desdemona and Ophelia evoked by a colourful ensemble of Renaissance instruments, recreating the Heavenly Noyse which enraptured audiences at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The Musicians of the Globe play the most popular and lively dances and ballad tunes of those times. They are joined by John the Juggling Jester, who not only delights with his unique brand of Renaissance wit, magic, virtuoso juggling and visual comedy, but also plays the roles of Touchstone, Feste and Lear's Fool.

6.30pm Pre-concert event
Philip Pickett in conversation about Shakespeare's Musick and the Musicians of the Globe.

Part of the International Concert Series.
Season Sponsor: Manchester Airport

Learning & Participation event