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Coriolanus

by William Shakespeare

A shirtless man with a muscular build stands confidently between two stone columns. He has a defiant expression and has leather strapping wound around one hand and the wrist of his other arm. The background features a textured marble wall.

Booking and details

Until 9 November 2024
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The event location is

Olivier Theatre

National Theatre
South Bank
London SE1 9PX

The event duration is Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes including a 20 minute interval

Warrior. Hero. Traitor.

Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier.

When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high office, he is persuaded to stand for election. But while populist politicians tell the people what they want to hear, Coriolanus refuses to play the game. As Rome’s most celebrated warrior becomes its most dangerous enemy, the future of the city and its hero hang in the balance.

David Oyelowo (Selma, Lawmen: Bass Reeves) makes his highly anticipated return to the London stage in the title role. Lyndsey Turner (Under Milk Wood, The Crucible) directs a thrilling new production of Shakespeare’s timeless political tragedy.

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Suitability

Please note: This production contains loud sounds and flashing lights. It features depictions of warfare, violence and death.

Supporters

This production is supported by the Huo Family Foundation.

Gallery

Video

A man with a beard and short hair stands near a concrete structure, looking intently at the camera. He is wearing a dark-colored shirt and is partially leaning against a textured concrete wall.
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Monologue

Cast

The role of Young Marcius is played by:

Kyron Allen

Deniro-Carter Bhola

Cale Cole

Kaelum Nelson

Artistic team

Director

Lyndsey Turner

Lyndsey Turner

Set Designer

Es Devlin

Es Devlin

Costume Designer

Annemarie Woods

Annemarie Woods

Lighting Designer

Tim Lutkin

Tim Lutkin

Sound Designer

Tom Gibbons

Tom Gibbons

Composer

Angus MacRae

Angus MacRae

Video Designer

Ash J Woodward

Ash J Woodward

Fight Director

Sam Lyon-Behan

Sam Lyon-Behan

Casting Director

Bryony Jarvis-Taylor

Bryony Jarvis-Taylor

Company Voice Work

Cathleen McCarron

Cathleen McCarron

Company Voice Work

Shereen Ibrahim

Shereen Ibrahim

Dialect Coach

Richard Ryder

Richard Ryder

Associate Set Designer

Claudia Fragoso

Claudia Fragoso

Associate Costume Designer

Philip Engleheart

Philip Engleheart

Associate Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer

Adele Brandman

Adele Brandman

Associate Sound Designer

Johnny Edwards

Johnny Edwards

Intimacy Coordinator

Ingrid Mackinnon

Ingrid Mackinnon

Staff Director

Júlia Levai

Júlia Levai

Ticket prices

Monday – Saturday evenings and matinees:
£20, £34, £49, £69, £89

For concessions and discounts, see Ways to save

Please note the 6.30pm start time on the following performances: Tue 15 Oct, Thur 17 Oct, Thur 24 Oct and Tue 29 Oct.

Visit our Ticketing FAQs for information on how to book, ticket exchanges and more.

Prices may change according to demand

Assisted performances

Captioned

BSL Interpreted

Audio described

No Chilled performance available.

Relaxed performance

The interpreter for the BSL performance will be announced closer to the performance date.

Audio-described performances are preceded by a Touch Tour, 90 minutes before the performance start time. Call the Access line on 020 7452 3961 to book Touch Tours.

Audio description by Roz Chalmers and Tony McBride.

We have an allocation of tickets held for members of our Access scheme and if any of the assisted performances above are shown as “Sold Out”, tickets may still be available: Please log in to your account to view all available tickets, or call Box Office on 020 7452 3961

Smart caption glasses

Are planned to be available for performances of Coriolanus from 7pm, Wednesday 2 October.

Bookshop

Buy prints of past Coriolanus productions at the National Theatre, and the paytext:

Visit the Bookshop website for a wide range of playtexts, gifts and prints of past production posters.

 

 

Photography (David Oyelowo) by Obidi Nzeribe.