Details
Aeneas is a refugee in exile, fleeing a war-torn Troy and seeking new roots in Europe. Shipwrecked in Carthage, the meddling gods intervene; they fill Queen Dido with all-consuming love for Aeneas. In Marlowe's unsettling tale of sacrifice, the lovers must decide whether to follow their hearts or fulfil their political destinies. Dido, overwhelmed with passion, is propelled to her terrifying final act. The Company of Men and Women. A modern practices production.
Cast/Performers
Rakie Ayola (Dido),
Dave Fishley (Iarbas / Hermes),
James Garnon (Cupid / Jupiter),
Will Keen (Aeneas),
Caitlin Mottram (Anna / Juno),
Clare Swinburne (Venus)
Creatives/Company
Author:
Christopher MarloweCompany:
Rose CompanyDirector:
Tim Carroll