Details

The play is the story of Bajazet, brother (and prisoner) to the turkish king, who responds to the advances of Roxanne, the king's wife, in order to stay alive. In the hotbed and dangerous atmosphere of a turkish harem in the 17th century, Atalide, his real love, both encourages and resents him and Acomat, the grand vizir, plots to advance his own cause.

Cast/Performers

Hayley Atwell (Roxanne), Alex Jennings (Acomat), James McAvoy (Bajazet), Ruth Negga (Atalide), Rosie Jones (Zatime), Georgina Rich (Zaire), Kurt Egyiawan (Osmin)

Creatives/Company

Author: Racine
Translation: Alan Hollinghurst
Director: Josie Rourke