Details

Osborne's play, which was written in 1972, rewrites Shakespeare's Coriolanus in a modern political and military setting. The Roman intrigues and bloodshed of the original are transposed to a contemporary world in which the old guard patricians continue to manoeuvre against the new force of the 'people's politicians' and the ever-present mob. Osborne also makes more explicit the homoerotic subtext of the Coriolanus - Aufidius relationship. Rehearsed reading. Running time approximately 2 hours (including interval)

Cast/Performers

Christopher Ravenscroft (Menenius), Susan Penhaligon (Volumnia), Anthony Howell (Tullus Aufidius)

Creatives/Company

Author: John Osborne
Company: Primavera
Director: Tom Littler

A Place Calling Itself Rome

A Place Calling Itself Rome (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0210025890. Details of all A Place Calling Itself Rome archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S887166106

Archive Listings

12 Oct 08

The King's Head Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
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