Soldier, war hero and defender of Rome, Coriolanus is also proud, arrogant and contemptuous of the people. But the Roman people are starving and hungry for change and, after speaking out against them one too many times, Coriolanus is driven out of Rome. Read more …
But when Coriolanus teams up with an old enemy to wage war on Rome, the city’s greatest hero becomes its greatest threat.
Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge makes its Bard in the Botanics’ debut in the stunning surroundings of the Kibble Palace Glasshouse.
Gordon Barr's production opens this year's Bard in the Botanics season with a subversive swagger.
In all, this is a highly enjoyable, highly skilful production of a play which is as relevant now as it has always been.
Gordon Barr’s spare, intense and unforgettable two-hour version.
Cooper excels in playing every aspect of Coriolanus and is reason enough to see this excellent production of a play that isn’t performed as much as it deserves to be.
Barr’s production, which is simply, but effectively costumed, is a tad shouty at times. However, all-in-all, its boasts a generally strong cast and a brave, bold and memorable approach to a challenging play.
Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow from Thursday June 23, 2016, until Saturday July 9, 2016. More info: http://www.bardinthebotanics.co.uk
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