Timon of Athens

Synopsis: Video recording, using a single, fixed camera, of Cardboard Citizens site-specific production of Timon of Athens directed by Adrian Jackson. The play is set within the context of a motivational management training seminar. The production employs three actors playing Timon to illustrate his descent into embittered madness.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Recording date: 27 Oct 2006

Theatre: Shakespeare Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon
Theatre company: Cardboard Citizens
Production type: Stage Recordings
Historical period: Contemporary
Plays: Timon of Athens
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works Festival (Stratford upon Avon 2006-7); Site-specific productions

General: Cardboard Citizens is a professional theatre company in the UK working with homeless and ex-homeless people, including refugees and asylum seekers as creators, participants and audience.
History: The production played at the Shakespeare Centre 24-28 October as part of the Complete Works Festival.
Textual information: Adapted by Adrian Jackson and Sarah Woods.
Reviews: Billington, Michael. The Guardian (October 28 2006).

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