Age Groups
- 13+
National Children's Theatre Presents: Shakespeare's Coriolanus
The National Children's Theatre in association with Renos Nicos Spanoudes, proudly presents William Shakespeare's tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, "Coriolanus".
"Coriolanus" retells the events that unfold when a skilled Roman soldier is persuaded to become a politician. The play sets out to examine democracy and the conflict between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’- a class clash between the privileged and poor. The familiarity of "Coriolanus" in contemporary South Africa brings sharply into focus the Realpolotik of living in a society that is making sense of our leaders and our social responsibility.
National Children's Theatre's production of "Coriolanus" is a pulsing representation of Shakespeare in South Africa, 2016. The diversity and dynamism of the cast, and the slick and bold stagecraft, inject energy and entertainment into the text resulting in an outstanding performance. The production serves as an admirable example of young theatre-making in South Africa, engaging with it's young audience across the country, stimulating debate about politics and moral codes.
Produced by:
National Children's Theatre (CEO Moira Katz) and Renos Nicos Spanoudes
Directed by:
Dr Rohan Quince and Nicola Pilkington
Set and Costume Design by:
Sarah Roberts
Cast:
Thapelo Sebogodi as Caius Martius Coriolanus
Sanelisiwe Yekani as Volumnia and various plebeians
Cassius Davids as Tullus Aufidius and Titus Lartius
William Harding as Menenius Agrippa, Young Martius and various patricians
Emilie Owen as Virgilia and various plebeians
Carlos Williams as Junius Brutus and various plebeians
MaxX Moticoe as Sicinius Velutus and various plebeians
Emma Delius as Valeria and various plebeians
Karl Thurtell as Cominius and various patricians
Performance Dates and Times:
Wednesday 4 May @ 18h00 for 18h30 (Preview)
Saturday 7 May @ 10h30
Saturday 7 May @ 14h30
Ticket Prices:
R110 for Adults
R90 with a Student Card
For more Information and Bookings:
Call: 011 484 1584
Email: bookings@nctt.org.za
Venue:
National Children's Theatre
3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg