Timon of Athens (NT Live)

Rialto Theatre belongs to the network of National Theatre Live and with the help of high definition technology it offers the unique experience of watching theatrical productions of the famous National Theatre of London.

Timon of Athens by William Shakespeare is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, ostentatious host, showers gifts and hospitality on the city’s elite. He vastly outspends his resources but, finding his coffers empty, reassures his loyal steward that all will be well.

When he calls upon his erstwhile associates, instead of offering help, they hang him out to dry. After a final, vengeful banquet, Timon withdraws to a literal and emotional wasteland, living off roots and pouring ever more surreal curses on a morally bankrupt Athens.

For his interpretation of Timon, Simon Russel Beale has been characterized “as the greatest theatrical actor of his generation”.
Direction: Nicholas Hytner
Designer: Tim Hatley
Choreography: Edward Watson
Composer: Grant Olding
Lighting Designer: Bruno Poet

Cast: Martin Chamberlain, Jason Cheater, Stavros Demetraki, Paul Dodds, Deborah Findlay, Ciaran McMenamin, Simon Russell Beale, Nick Sampson

With English and Greek subtitles.