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Performance dates
10 January - 20 April 2025
3 reviews
Run time: 2 Hours 50 minutes
Includes interval
Shakespeare’s tragic love story, Cymbeline, is being performed by candlelight at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Playing for a stricltly limited season, Cymbeline delves into themes of deception, seduction, and reconciliation. Acclaimed director Jen Tang is making her global directorial debut, adapting the play and exploring themes of female leadership and nature versus nurture. This thought-provoking and powerful play is returning to the stage for the first time in 10 years. Book your tickets now to witness this compelling production.
The play follows Queen Cymbeline, who rules over Ancient Britain. When her daughter Imogen secretly marries Posthumus, the Queen decides to banish Posthumus to Rome. While in Rome, Posthumus makes a bet on his wife’s faithfulness, leading to further deception, lies, and revenge. This gamble ends in regret, and as Rome prepares for war, Imogen strives to bring peace and reconciliation by bridging her two worlds.
Director: Jen Tang
Casting to be announced.