National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens

Directed by Nicholas Hytner

Written by Thomas Middleton, William Shakespeare

Based on Shakespeare’s play, Timon of Athens tells the tale of conspicuous consumption, debt and ruin. Timon of Athens is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful. With his riches, he showers hospitality on the city’s elite. Unfortunately, his associates don’t lend him a helping hand when he accidentally spends more than he has on resources. After a final banquet, Timon is forced to withdraw himself to a wasteland, living off nothing but roots and cursing bankrupt Athens.

Cast

Simon Russell Beale

Timon

Paul Bentall

Lucullus

Stavros Demetraki

Lucillius

Alfred Enoch

Philotus

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Michael Sheldon

Isidore

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Matt Jessup

Ensemble

Hilton McRae

Apemantus