A Tale of Two Cities
Written by Charles Dickens • Adapted by Mike Poulton
Directed by Geoff Elliott & Julia Rodriguez-Elliott
This bold, fast-paced adaptation deftly streamlines Dickens’ epic story into a taut political thriller, giving a new sense of urgency to the intertwined fates of two men at the bloody, turbulent end of the French Revolution. Called “startlingly relevant” (Live Theatre UK), Tony®-nominee Poulton delivers a roller coaster ride of romance and adventure that still embodies the rich characterizations and eloquent language of the original novel.
This adaptation © Mike Poulton, 2014
Copyright agent: Alan Brodie Representation Ltd; www.alanbrodie.com
Running Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes including intermission
Content Advisory: This show has haze and strobe effects.
“A Tale of Two Cities will never be more alive and satisfying than it is on stage at A Noise Within.”
— Tin Pan L.A.
"Everything about the production is first-rate."
— Erin Conley, LA Drama Critics Circle
"Frederick Stuart is superb as Sydney Carton, and he is in good company within this talented cast of 23."
— Around Town Pasadena
IN THE NEWS
Interview With Playwright Mike Poulton (Better Lemons, 9/25/17)
A Noise Within opens its 26th season of classical theater with Dickens’ ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ (Pasadena Weekly, 8/31/17)
Pictured: Frederick Stuart. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
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Pictured: Tavis Doucette and Ensemble. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
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Pictured: Tavis Doucette and Ensemble. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
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Pictured: Ensemble. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
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Pictured: Tavis Doucette and Kasey Mahaffy. Photo by Craig Schwartz.
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