Cyrano de Bergerac

Written by Edmond Rostand
Adapted by Jessy Ardern 
In Partnership with the Citadel Theatre and Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

March 30 to April 17, 2027

Spriet Stage
Additional Information

Opening Night: Friday, April 2

Advisories

Age recommendation: 13+

Audience Advisory: Stage violence (sword fights) and death, coarse language, sexual innuendo. 

Cyrano de Bergerac

Sword fights, mistaken identity, and the guy with the nose tucked under the balcony – all the classics of a timeless love story. 


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Written in modern verse and brimming with daring duels, quippy repartee, and a love triangle for the ages, Jessy Ardern’s adaptation of Rostand’s classic has us rooting once again for the noble Cyrano. This bold reimagining of a timeless romance brings a fresh, witty edge to the story of the lovelorn Cyrano and his rather large nose. 

A gifted wordsmith and legendary duelist living in the time of the Musketeers, our hero is a loyal friend to the end despite a series of unfortunate events and an unrequited love that threatens to consume from within. In a world obsessed with appearances, can this warrior-poet with a beak to be bargained truly find happiness?

“Written in rhyming couplets and set in the 17th century, this fresh new adaptation of the classic has sword fights, period costumes, and a devoted yet doomed love story – laced with nods to modern life, language, and energy.” – Rachel Peake, Artistic Director 


Directed by Amanda Goldberg