Coriolanus

Synopsis

Young, valiant, proud and brave, Caius Marcius is an unequalled warrior in battle and rewarded with the title Coriolanus for his services to Rome. However, his arrogance and unyielding nature eventually turn his once beloved citizens against him, and he is banished. Raising a mighty army, Coriolanus marches on Rome and brings it to the brink of absolute destruction. But in the most famous scene in the play his family beg him to spare the city, their pleading finally breaks him and by agreeing, he condemns himself to bloody murder.

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Gareth James - 28 April 2007:

This is the best thing Ninagawa has done since Macbeth over 20 years ago, one of the best ever uses of the Barbican stage, and one of the greatest interpretations of this Shakespeare play. The staging, design and performances are all stunning. I can't speak a word of Japanese, but this play has never been clearer! The only puzzle is why the audience weren't on their feet cheering a very welcome visit from this theatrical genius and his wonderful company....

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