Cymbeline | Globe

Cymbeline | Globe description

For the first time in a decade, Shakespeare’s late, tragic comedy of love and rebellion hits theatreland, on stage at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and lit by candles to add even more atmosphere to an already wonderfully tense story.

What's the plot?

Cymbeline is the queen of ancient Britain. Her daughter Innogen marries against her mother’s will, in secret, and as a result Posthumus is banished to Rome. From his exile, he takes a bet on Innogen’s innocence, but he's playing a dangerous game. Rome is getting ready for war. Will Innogen bring peace to the two contrasting worlds?

The play, whose main themes are innocence and jealousy, was classified as a tragedy in Shakespeare's First Folio, but in modern times it's often thought of as a romance, comedy or even a tragi-comedy. Come along and see the magic for yourself, still fresh and entertaining more than 400 years after it was written, a compelling exploration of nature, nurture, and women who lead.

Jennifer Tang leads a stellar cast and creative team

Director Jennifer Tang (Further Than The Furthest Thing) makes her Globe directing debut.

Aaron Anthony plays Guiderius / Lord and Madeline Appiah plays Woman / Cornelia / Belaria, alongside Nigel Barrett as Lucius / Philario, Amanda Bright as Pisania and Gabrielle Brooks as Innogen. Silas Carson plays the roles of Duke / Frenchman, Angelina Chudi is Ensemble / Cover, Nadi Kemp-Sayfi plays Posthumus Leonata and Martina Laird is Cymbeline herself. Jordan Mifsúd plays Cloten, Pierro Niel-Mee is Iachimo and Saroja-Lily Ratnavel is Lady Helen / Arviraga.

The Assistant Director is Charlotte Vickers, joined by Candlelight Designer Azusa Ono, Casting Director Becky Paris CDG, Composer Laura Moody, Costume Supervisor Megan Rarity and Costume and Set Designer Basia Bińkowska. The Fight & Intimacy comes from Rachel Bown-Williams and Ruth Cooper-Brown of Rc-Annie and the Movement Director is Chi-San Howard. The Text Consultant is Simon Trinder, the Voice Coach is Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth, the Wellbeing Practitioner is Carol Cumberbatch and the Musical Director / Vocals / Cello player is Laura Moody. Percussion comes from Angela Wai Nok Hui with Vocals / Guitar from Heidi Heidelberg.

Playing at Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT GB (venue info)

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