When the seed of jealousy is planted in The Winter's Tale. Having easily persuaded him to stay longer, Hermione asks Polixenes to tell her about his childhood friendship with her husband, King Leontes. Their familiarity arouses suspicion in Leontes who then falsely accuses his wife and friend of having an affair, setting in motion the conflict in Shakespeare's play. This scene is beautifully performed by Sara Topham, André Sills and Graham Abbey. Directed by Antoni Cimolino, this season's produc

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