“Instead, Trisan & Yseult is more a cavalcade cabaret riff on the story, featuring some straightforward scenes, but the main attraction here is the spectacle, the song and dance and aerial acrobatics and healthy helpings of comedy. And on that front, this show delivers.” By Tom Storch, Nov 6

Tristan & Yseult
St. Ann's Warehouse · 2h 10m
Opened Nov 1, 2026 · Closes Nov 22, 2026
Critics' Take
Emma Rice's inventive reimagining of the medieval love tale earns praise for its genre-blending theatricality, blending myth, music, and comic energy into a fresh and heartfelt adaptation.
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Critic Scorecard
4 reviews- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“The genre-bending epic romance of Tristan and Yseult will sweep you off your feet.” By Austin Fimmano, Nov 6
“And that sense of limitless playfulness is a source of joy.” By Thom Geier, Nov 6
“A sharp and heartfelt core gets buried under a lot of theatrical overaccessorizing.” By Loren Noveck, Nov 6











