Plato's Symposium
T1763248940
Plato's Symposium is possibly the most influential book about love ever written, setting out the differences between 'erotic' and 'platonic' love and including the origin of the idea that each of us need to find our 'other half.'
Archive :: production:T1763248940, play:S1214052921, venue:V423
Production details
Some of the finest thinkers in Ancient Greece come together for a drinking party to discuss the nature of love. What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean to be in love? Whether it's erotic or platonic, the love of self, family or country, each guest makes a case for a different type of love and why it matters. Join us as we explore whether love really is the meaning of life, with free pre- and post-show discussions. This modern adaptation by James Runcie is brought to life with a cast of actors including Michael Maloney as Socrates, Adjoa Andoh, Chipo Chung, Tunji Kasim, Michael Nardone, Steve Toussaint and Daniel Weyman. This performance will be followed by a post-show discussion about whether love really is the meaning of life. Queen Elizabeth Hall
