The Rape of Lucrece

T029613719
Shakespeare's tragic morality love poem was written around 1593 during a period when the theatres of London were closed due to plague. This is the story, originally told by Ovid and Livy of a woman's struggle between honour and life.

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Archive :: production:T029613719, play:S1247483846, venue:V136

Production details

In the hypnotic hands of internationally-acclaimed performer Camille O'Sullivan, this rarely performed epic poem is thrillingly brought to life through storytelling and song by the Royal Shakespeare Company. With original music played live by Feargal Murray on piano, O'Sullivan inhabits the souls of both Tarquin and Lucrece.

Performance

Venue	Swan Theatre
Town	Stratford-Upon-Avon
County	Warwickshire
From	23rd June 2014
To	4th July 2014
When	20:00. Jul 3 Mat 15:00
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Company

Company	Royal Shakespeare Company
Adapted by	Elizabeth Freestone
Adapted by	Feargal Murray
Adapted by	Camille O'Sullivan
Director	Elizabeth Freestone
Music	Feargal Murray
Music	Camille O'Sullivan
Design	Lily Arnold
Lighting	Vince Herbert
Sound	Claire Windsor
Performer	Camille O'Sullivan
Performer	Feargal Murray (piano)

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