Troilus and Cressida tells a story of undying love amid the epic and bloody Trojan War.
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Fans of Shakespeare adaptations | Lovers of tragic romance | History buffs
Troilus and Cressida is at once satirical and comedic and at other times a deeply moving and painful psychological drama. Referred to as one of Shakespeare's "problem plays," it is often seen as difficult to understand, since the jarring tonal shifts make it hard to follow each character's true motivations and journeys. Yet, the play has been successfully adapted for the stage several times, the latest being an adaptation for the Globe Theatre that brings its various plots together seamlessly.
The Greek forces under King Agamemnon and the Trojan forces under King Priam are engaged in the Trojan War. The godlike heroes, Achilles and Hector, stand at the forefront, their epic duel being one that will be talked about for ages to come. Yet, in the background, wages a different kind of battle: the love affair of Priam's son Troilus and Cressida, who has just been exchanged with the Greeks as a prisoner of war, causing the lovers to be separated across enemy lines.
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Show details
Genre: Play
Theater name: Shakespeare's Globe
Theater facilities: Restrooms, baby changing facilities, gift shop, theater tours
Theater accessibility: Limited disabled parking spots, level access, sensory adapted and relaxed performances, accessible seating options, audiovisual assistance, guide dogs allowed, adapted toilets
Dress code: Smart casual
Cast & crew
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Key characters: The Trojans, consisting of King Priam of Troy, his wife Andromache and his children Cassandra, Hector, Troilus, Paris, Deiphobus, Helenus, and Margarelon, commanders Aeneas and Antenor, priest Calchas and his daughter Cressida, and The Greeks, consisting of King Agamemnon, princes Achilles, Ajax, Diomedes, and Nestor, King Ulysses of Ithaca (sometimes referred to as Odysseus), King Menelaus of Sparta and his wife Helen, and protégé and lover of Achilles, Patroclus.
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Written by: William Shakespeare
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Director: Owen Horsley
-Designer: Ryan Dawson Laight
Additional info
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Most theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.
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This venue does not impose any age restrictions. This play contains violence and the use of weapons, scenes of a sexual nature, and misogynistic and homophobic references. Viewer discretion is advised.
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- You will receive an email with your Troilus and Cressida voucher. No need to print. Please carry a valid Photo Id for identification.
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