If “Cymbeline” doesn’t ring a bell, you’re not alone.

William Shakespeare’s tragic-comedy, believed to be first presented in 1611, harks back to the Iron Age (circa 10 A.D.-14 A.D.) in Ancient Britain and the legend of Cunobeline, a Celtic King.

The intricacies and chicanery of the plot are such that the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) playbill includes a Character Map diagram. A half-page synopsis states, halfway through: “The plot thickens.”

The plot was pretty thick to begin with, I dare say.

The July 26 PSF “Cymbeline” performance was seen for this review.

The production of “Cymbeline,” in its debut at PSF, is produced as “Extreme Shakespeare,” said to be how Shakespeare’s theater troupe would have presented his plays: no director, no designers, just actors with lines learned, having rehearsed, and wearing what they grab from the costume shop.

If this sounds like the theatrical version of a discount outlet store, warehouse theater, a theater outlet, if you will, don’t be fooled.

The PSF production of “Cymbeline” is fully-realized, with lighting and sound cues, impressive costumes, fight choreography and volumes of dialogue memorized and declaimed withal.

Eric Hissom edited the original text, excising the play’s length by approximately one-third.

“Cymbeline” appears to be great fun for the actors, a cast of 22, who bring the story to life before the plot thickens.

The plot has something for everyone: romance, palace intrigue, battles, double-crossing and characters seemingly unaware, until the denouement, of truth or consequences.

Eric Hissom (Cymbeline) is to the regal bearing born. His mannerisms are precise, his delivery has a quiet force and he exudes an air of confident wisdom.

Taysha Marie Canales (Imogen) presents a sincere innocence with a believable voice that delights.

Akeem Davis (Cloten) is dynamic, providing a sympathetic portrayal to a villainous role.

Kimberly Gilbert (Queen) creates a commanding and convincing portrayal of coy conniving.

Anthony Lawton (Belarius) assays a brutal, crude and powerful portrayal of a man in exile.

Hassiem Muhammad (Posthumus) stands as a heroic and steadfast figure crucial to the plot’s resolution.

Ian Merrill Peakes (Iachimo) plays a rogue of rogues in a brio performance that is as stunning as it is startling.

Karen Peakes (Pisanio) sallies forth with verve.

The cast includes Lee Baud, Tyler Borneo, Gregory Isaac, Abby Jeanne, Iyanu Joshuasville, Clara Kelley, Relena Kiser, Eli Lynn, Giovanni Marini, David Pica, Tommy Stacherski, Christian Tuffy, Jabari C. Williams and Fiona Wilson.

“Cymbeline” is a real scenery-chewer, and there is a world of words to chew on.

If you’re a Shakespeare completist, curious to see what “Extreme Shakespeare” is all about and want to see some fine actors at the top of their form, this “Cymbeline” rings true.

“Cymbeline,” 7:30 p.m. July 31, Aug. 1, 2; 2, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3; 2 p.m. Aug. 4, Schubert Theatre, Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, DeSales University, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley. 610-282-9455, https://pashakespeare.org/