Details

Aeneas is a refugee in exile, fleeing a war-torn Troy and seeking new roots in Europe. Shipwrecked in Carthage, the meddling gods intervene; they fill Queen Dido with all-consuming love for Aeneas. In Marlowe's unsettling tale of sacrifice, the lovers must decide whether to follow their hearts or fulfil their political destinies. Dido, overwhelmed with passion, is propelled to her terrifying final act. The Company of Men and Women. A modern practices production.

Cast/Performers

Rakie Ayola (Dido), Dave Fishley (Iarbas / Hermes), James Garnon (Cupid / Jupiter), Will Keen (Aeneas), Caitlin Mottram (Anna / Juno), Clare Swinburne (Venus)

Creatives/Company

Author: Christopher Marlowe
Company: Rose Company
Director: Tim Carroll