SHARMILL FILMS: Established 1967

The feisty but lowly Helena falls in love with Bertram, a haughty count. To gain his hand she is set a string of impossible tasks. Even if accomplished, they can hardly guarantee his love. He refuses to bed her and yet says he'll only be hers if she bears his child; and he lusts after another. Nevertheless, our heroine, whether wisely or no, refuses to give him up.

Set against a background of sexism, snobbery and a battle between the generations, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well turns fairytale logic on its head. A wondrous, bittersweet story.

'* * * *" Daily Express, Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard, Guardian, Metro, Sydney Express, thelondonpaper, The Times

'Beautiful, funny and touching... a fairy-tale for adults.' Daily Telegraph

'Marianne Elliott's wondrous revival... a fairytale for grown ups.' Guardian

‘It is so richly conceived, such a pleasure in every detail that I'd love to see it all over again.' Observer

'Gorgeous...the performances are uniformly excellent...Marianne Elliott's direction has a clarity not short of visionary.' Evening Standard

‘A masterpiece of deep feeling and cunning intelligence’ Sunday Times

'This production rolls along with the energy, wit and verve that Shakespeare deserves.' thelondonpaper