The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Work:: The Two Gentlemen of Verona (S5388)

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.

Author

Shakespeare

Listing:: L02095665247

Part of Globe to Globe 2012 - World Shakespeare Festival

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Production details

From Zimbabwe. Vakomana Vaviri ve Zimbabwe, a stunning African version of Shakespeare s Two Gentlemen of Verona, is a two-man Zimbabwean riot of love, friendship and betrayal. From Verona to Milan, via Harare and Bulawayo, two great friends, Valentine and Proteus, vie for the love of the same woman. When Valentine is banished, their friendship is threatened and only through disguise, deception and intrigue are they reconciled. In a broad, loud, triumphantly energetic 'township' style the two actors slip into all of the play's fifteen characters - from amorous suitors to sullen daughters, depressed servants and even a dog. Performed in Shona. Part of Globe to Globe 2012 - World Shakespeare Festival