National Theatre Live: Coriolanus

"Let me have war, say I: it exceeds peace as far as day does night."

Jan 30 2014 N/A 3h 12m
Drama, History, War

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.

Plot

Caius Martius Coriolanus is a war hero, banished from his home, seeking to come back.

Written by

William Shakespeare

Directed by

Josie Rourke, Tim Van Someren

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

National Theatre, The Donmar Warehouse, National Theatre Live

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
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Average Rating
8.4 out of 10
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