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Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Closed November 18, 2017
This is probably not a play for the faint-hearted but that's what made for such an exciting and tense atmosphere
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Coriolanus, a fearsome warrior but a reluctant leader. Pressured by his ambitious mother Coriolanus' path into parliament is forged for him. Coriolanus can't seem to shake his ruthless, soldier persona in order to become the leader he dreams to be.
His search for power leads him into dangerous allegiances which result in his ultimate demise. Angus Jackson, brings this Shakespearian war story into the modern day where Sope Dirisu takes the lead role.
As part of the RSC's Rome Season at the Barbican Centre in London, Coriolanus is the first instalment in the 2017 winter season. Angus Jackson, director of previous sell-out performances for the RSC, is taking direction of Rome MMXVII. This season will take a chronological approach to Shakespeare's Roman tragedies, following some key characters the season will document the rise and fall of the worlds biggest empire.
Opening night: 6 November 2017
You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.
Coriolanus - Sope Dirisu
Volumnia - Haydn Gwynne
Cominius - Charles Aitken
Aufidius - James Corrigan
Angus Jackson - Director
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