Quote "At the time of making the show in the early 2000s..."

Year: 2026

Format: Quote

Production: Tristan & Yseult

People: Mike Shepherd


At the time of making the show in the early 2000s, Emma and I were really into Tarantino and films like Pulp Fiction: bloody good storytelling and great music. This Tristan & Yseult is a Tarantino version of a medieval story. This show was made to be outdoors. The structure is invented for the outside: the storytelling, dance, action and music are outward facing – the direct, honest acting exemplified by Craig Johnson (as Brangian) in this show is to do with being in daylight and being able to see the audience and then, as darkness falls,letting the fourth wall in and deepening the emotion and sense of tragedy.