Coriolanus | National Theatre
Excerpt
David Oyelowo is Coriolanus in Lyndsey Turner’s thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
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3Days 3Hours 46Minutes 35Seconds
Warrior. Hero. Traitor.
Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier.
When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high office, he is persuaded to stand for election. But while populist politicians tell the people what they want to hear, Coriolanus refuses to play the game. As Rome’s most celebrated warrior becomes its most dangerous enemy, the future of the city and its hero hang in the balance.
David Oyelowo (Selma, Lawmen: Bass Reeves) makes his highly anticipated return to the London stage in the title role. Lyndsey Turner (Under Milk Wood, The Crucible) directs a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.
Reviews
★★★★★
‘David Oyelowo is outstanding’
Time Out
★★★★
‘Epic, blockbuster Shakespeare’
Independent
★★★★
‘A scorching stage return from David Oyelowo’
Evening Standard
Suitability
Please note: This production contains loud sounds and flashing lights. It features depictions of warfare, violence and death.
Supporters
This production is supported by the Huo Family Foundation.
Gallery
Production images
Rehearsal images
Video
Cast
Luke Aquilina
Luke Aquilina
Gaius / Volscian soldier / Understudy Andromedus/Flaminius
Chereen Buckley
Chereen Buckley
Andromeda / Vita / Understudy Virgilia/Valeria
Anton Cross
Anton Cross
Spurius / Cato / Understudy Cotus/Tullus Aufidius
The role of Young Marcius is played by:
Artistic team
Associate Costume Designer
Associate Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer
Ticket prices
Monday – Saturday evenings and matinees:
£20, £34, £49, £69, £89
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Please note the 6.30pm start time on the following performances: Tue 15 Oct, Thur 17 Oct, Thur 24 Oct and Tue 29 Oct.
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Prices may change according to demand
Assisted performances
Captioned
Saturday 2 November – 1pm
BSL Interpreted
Thursday 10 October – 7pm
Audio described
Saturday 12 October – 1pm
Thursday 7 November – 7pm
Relaxed performance
The interpreter for the BSL performance will be announced closer to the performance date.
Audio-described performances are preceded by a Touch Tour, 90 minutes before the performance start time. Call the Access line on 020 7452 3961 to book Touch Tours.
Audio description by Roz Chalmers and Tony McBride.
We have an allocation of tickets held for members of our Access scheme and if any of the assisted performances above are shown as “Sold Out”, tickets may still be available: Please log in to your account to view all available tickets, or call Box Office on 020 7452 3961
Smart caption glasses
Are planned to be available for performances of Coriolanus from 7pm, Wednesday 2 October.
Bookshop
Buy prints of past Coriolanus productions at the National Theatre, and the paytext:
Visit the Bookshop website for a wide range of playtexts, gifts and prints of past production posters.
Photography (David Oyelowo) by Obidi Nzeribe.