Romeo & Juliet, Othello, The Winter's Tale

Romeo & Juliet
Unquestionably the best-known love story of all time.  Rich cell animation captures Shakespeare’s masterpiece of teenage romance and the family rivalries that comes between two young lovers.  In the end, they prove their love has no bounds, and is forever and eternal.
Director: Ephim Gambourg; Designer: Igor Makarov

Othello
The warmth of a Mediterranean setting contrasts with the coldness in Iago’s heart as he relentlessly turns his noble master Othello against his faithful love, the beautiful Desdemona.  The emotional intensity of this Shakespeare tale about jealousy and deception is drawn vividly in striking cel animation.
Director: and Designer: Nikolai Serebriakov

The Winter’s Tale
Exquisitely sculpted, lifelike puppets perform Shakespeare’s touching tale of rage, remorse and forgiveness.  The King’s temper results in the death of his wife and young son and banishes his infant daughter.  Sixteen years later, the gods allow him to reunite with his daughter and revive his wife, but at what price?
Director: Stanislav Sokolov; Designer: Helena Livanova