Details
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. Rehearsed reading. Running time approximately 2 hours (including interval)
Cast/Performers
Christopher Ravenscroft (Menenius),
Susan Penhaligon (Volumnia),
Anthony Howell (Tullus Aufidius)
Creatives/Company
Author:
John OsborneCompany:
PrimaveraDirector:
Tom Littler