The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Tour synopsis, cast & creatives
Valentine and Proteus are best friends until they fall in love with the same girl. Having travelled to Milan in search of adventure, they both fall for the Duke's daughter Silvia. But Proteus is already sworn to his sweetheart Julia at home in Verona, and the Duke thinks Valentine is not good enough for his Silvia. With friendship forgotten, the rivals' affections quickly get out of hand as the four young lovers find themselves on a wild chase through the woods, confused by mistaken identity and threatened by fierce outlaws before they find a path to reconciliation.
Approximate runtime 2 hours 30 minutes.
Age Advisory: 14+ contains depiction and reference to attempted sexual violence, and threats of physical violence
Creatives/Company
Author:
ShakespeareDirector:
Gregory DoranCompany:
Univeristy of Oxford Students (in association with Cameron Macintosh Visiting Professor Fund and Drama Fund and St Catherine's College)
