Cymbeline
A secret marriage changes the course of two ancient kingdoms. Don’t miss the ★★★★ ‘mesmerising’ (WhatsOnStage) and ★★★★ ‘amusing and moving’ (The Standard) Cymbeline, Shakespeare’s late tale of love, loss and legacy, in the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
Cymbeline is queen of ancient Britain. When her daughter, Innogen, secretly marries against her mother’s will, her wife Posthumus is banished to Rome. In exile, Posthumus places a bet on Innogen’s innocence, a gamble they will soon regret.
As Rome readies for war, can Innogen bridge her two worlds to bring peace and reconciliation?
Director Jennifer Tang (Further Than The Furthest Thing, Young Vic) makes her Globe directorial debut, exploring nature, nurture and the role of female leadership in a man’s world.
‘The game is up.’
Act 3, scene III
The play contains references to sexual violence, child abduction and poisoning, and depictions of sexual assault, decapitation, death and war. Please contact the ticketing team on 020 7401 9919 or [email protected] if you would like further details on the play’s content.
DETAILS
TICKETS
All other performances (Seated) £75 – £25
Standing £10, £5
This event is on-site in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Running time 2 hours 50 minutes, including interval
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Photography: Phil Fisk
Art Direction: Kim Garrity and Studio Doug
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Reviews
★★★★
‘Fearsome and tender’
WHATSONSTAGE
★★★★
‘Bold and vivid’
THE STANDARD
★★★★
‘Astonishingly smart’
LONDON THEATRE
★★★★
‘Emotive and powerful’
LONDON UNATTACHED
‘You’ll leave on a high’
THE TIMES
★★★★
‘Unbelievably tender’
THE REVIEWS HUB
‘Stylish… engaging… inventive’
THE STAGE
‘Elegant… sharp’
THE GUARDIAN
‘Expertly performed… deeply watchable’
THE UPCOMING
‘Gorgeously tactile’
BROADWAY WORLD
Photos & Videos
THE COMPANY
Assistant Director
Charlotte Vickers
Candlelight Designer
Azusa Ono
Casting Director
Becky Paris CDG
Composer
Laura Moody
Costume Supervisor
Megan Rarity
Costume and Set Designer
Basia Bińkowska
Director
Jennifer Tang
Fight & Intimacy
Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown of Rc-Annie
Movement Director
Chi-San Howard
Text Consultant
Simon Trinder
Voice Coach
Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth
Wellbeing Practitioner
Carol Cumberbatch
Musical Director / Vocals / Cello
Laura Moody
Percussion
Angela Wai Nok Hui
Vocal / Guitar
Heidi Heidelberg
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