Osborne's play, which was written in 1972, rewrites Shakespeare's Coriolanus in a modern political and military setting. The Roman intrigues and bloodshed of the original are transposed to a contemporary world in which the old guard patricians continue to manoeuvre against the new force of the 'people's politicians' and the ever-present mob. Osborne also makes more explicit the homoerotic subtext of the Coriolanus - Aufidius relationship.T0210025890Rehearsed reading. Running time approximately 2 hours (including interval)Company Primavera. Director Tom Littler. Performer Christopher Ravenscroft (Menenius). Performer Susan Penhaligon (Volumnia). Performer Anthony Howell (Tullus Aufidius). | |
| 12 Oct 08 | The King's Head Theatre, Inner London :: V235 listing details L1776471652 |
T01841190438Company N1 Theatre Comapany (in association with the Courtyard Theatre). Director Sophia Nasreen. Design Fintown Fury. Lighting Matt Prentice. | |
| 3 Apr 01 to 8 Apr 01 | Courtyard Theatre, Inner London :: V184 listing details L965310365 |
