In January 2017, the Brussels Shakespeare Society presented 'The Winter’s Tale' by William Shakespeare, directed by Esther Pozo Vera.The jealous King Leontes falsely accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years. She falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.
Some critics consider 'The Winters' Tale' to be one of Shakespeare's "problem plays": the first three acts are filled with intense psychological drama, while the last two acts are comedic and supply a happy ending.
I play the part of Antigonus. Antigonus is a Lord at the Sicilian court and an advisor to King Leontes after his servant Camillo defects him and goes into exile. Antigonus is constantly bullied by Leontes and by his outspoken wife, Paulina. Famously, Antigonus is mauled and eaten by a bear right after dumping off baby Perdita - the lead character in the second half of the play - in the middle of nowhere.
The play was performed at the Petit Théâtre Mercelis, rue Mercelis 13, 1050 Ixelles.