Synopsis Imogen marries Posthumus against her father's wishes. Posthumous is exiled and while there told that he has lost his bet that his wife would be faithful. He plots a jealous reunion and revenge. Unaware, Imogene travels to meet him but after some strange occurrences she gets into disguise as a man - in a drugged sleep in a cave with a man and his two sons she awakes next to a headless corpse. Supported by Arts Council England.
This is one of those must-see productions. Don't worry about not knowing the story or whether Shakespeare wrote all or part of it, the exposition and enunciation are first class. Only a brief scene with the parents was unclear. It's great to see such ensemble playing and atmospheric use is made of the space with figures loitering in the shadows or candidly listening in on the revelations of others. It's by turns tender and lively with one truly shocking scene which will make you recoil. The gender confusion in the cave and subsequently provoke reflection on the nature of desire. The doubling of Posthumus and Cloten adds a further element to this theme. A steal at £25. - kilburncat
02 Jun 07
This is one of those must-see productions. Don't worry about not knowing the story or whether Shakespeare wrote all or part of it, the exposition and enunciation are first class. Only a brief scene with the parents was unclear. It's great to see such ensemble playing and atmospheric use is made of the space with figures loitering in the shadows or candidly listening in on the revelations of others. It's by turns tender and lively with one truly shocking scene which will make you recoil. The gender confusion in the cave and subsequently provoke reflection on the nature of desire. The doubling of Posthumus and Cloten adds a further element to this theme. A steal at £25. - kilburncat
See also The Pit. Opened 1982. The Barbican is home to the internationally acclaimed bite programme, featuring a diverse range of the most exciting new theatre, dance and music from around the world. Bite has established firm relationships with leading international artists and its impressive list of Artistic Associates includes; Deborah Warner, Michael Clark Company, Cheek by Jowl, Fabulous Beast and Afroreggae UK Partnership. Whilst continuing to support the work of established companies, bite seeks to enable young and emerging artists to present work at the Barbican. Recent bite seasons have included music from the favelas of Rio, Shakespeare from Japan, an Icelandic Peer Gynt, puppetry from Canada, traditional dance from Cambodia and cabaret from South London. Bite work extends beyond the 1166-seat Barbican Theatre and the 200-seat Pit into non-traditional spaces, often blurring the boundaries between performer and audience and enabling an even greater number of people to enjoy its programme.
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