Pedro, The Great Pretender

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Play Opened 17 February 2005, Closed 12 March 2005

Playhouse Theatre Northumberland Avenue, London

Presented by The Royal Shakespeare Company.

Pedro, The Great Pretender, by Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote de la Mancha follows the exploits of Pedro de Urdemales on his journey of discovery and enlightenment.

The plot of this play revolves around a lovable trickster who aims to be helpful in order to be liked. His journey to find his identity ends with him finding his true vocation on the stage.

Philip Osment has created this version of the play. Osment is an experienced actor, director, writer and dramaturg. It is directed by Mike Alfreds.

"Mike Alfreds' production joyously celebrates storytelling. This rarely seen play reminds us that storytelling can create a magically shared experience" The Guardian

"Mike Alfreds' production conjures a seductive world of passion and superstition. Gorgeous music" The Times

The following book is available to buy online: The Great Pretender by Miguel de Cervantes translated by Philip Osment

Pedro, The Great Pretender is presented at The Playhouse Theatre by The Royal Shakespeare Company in repertory with House Of Desires and The Dog In A Manger.