WATCH: The RSC present their trailer for Cymbeline

Cymbeline_PosterI was lucky enough to see the Royal Shakespeare Company‘s production of Cymbeline in Stratford back in May and, for a play that has always seemed troublesome, it made for incredibly engaging viewing in large part due to a stunning cast of performers and a fascinating setting. Check out the trailer here and then go see it for yourself, it transfers to the Barbican later this year.

https://youtu.be/lly6Iw99bkc

Britain is in crisis. Alienated, insular and on the brink of disaster. Can it be saved? Shakespeare’s rarely performed romance of power, jealousy and a journey of love and reconciliation plays at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre until 15th October.
The themes of Cymbeline are as relevant today as they were when Shakespeare first wrote them. With echoes of Brexit and questions of national identity, Melly Still’s direction of Shakespeare’s rarely performed play feels surprisingly contemporary.Cymbeline mashes up a variety of different Shakespeare stories (Hamlet, Othello and Romeo and Juliet to name a few).
Following a run at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Cymbeline will transfer to London’s Barbican for a limited season from 31 October – 17 December 2016.

Find out more at: www.rsc.org.uk/cymbeline/about-the-play

Matt

Matt has been writing on all manner of subjects for over 15 years. He has written for a number of music magazines, made appearances on BBC Introducing and regularly contributed to local newspapers. These days he mostly writes about rugby and is passionate about providing insight into women's rugby! He also writes on theatre and regularly reviews shows across the south.

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