Troilus and Cressida
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Two opposing worlds clash in the Globe Theatre this summer, in Shakespeare’s rarely performed, genre-defying satire Troilus and Cressida.
The legends of Greece and Troy are gripped by an epic war, fighting for honour and bravery. As a thrilling, action-packed battle rages around them, Trojan prince Troilus falls deeply in love with Cressida, and they swear their eternal love…
But wait! That’s NOT the play we’re about to see.
Fast forward eight years, and everything has ground to a halt in a seemingly pointless, exhausting conflict with no resolution in sight. The manufactured glamour of war is losing its sheen in Troy, and the Greek camp is an apocalyptic wasteland.
What happens when the heroes we worship, and the stories that drive us, can no longer live up to their mythic narratives?
In his Globe debut, director Owen Horsley (Twelfth Night, Regent’s Park Open Air) explores the cult of celebrity and the egos that propel wars forward in Shakespeare’s cynical, satirical study of appearance versus reality.
‘Like, or find fault; do as your pleasures are’
– Prologue
Join members of the show’s creative team for an exclusive panel discussion and Q&A at The Globe Talks: Troilus and Cressida.
This play contains violence and the use of weapons, scenes of a sexual nature and misogynistic and homophobic references. Please contact the ticketing team on 020 7401 9919 or [email protected] if you would like further details on the play’s content.
DETAILS
TICKETS
Seated £80-£25
Standing £10-£5
This event is on-site in the Globe Theatre
Running time TBC
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Part of Summer 2025
Photography: Rich Lakos
Art Direction: Studio Doug
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Combine a performance with a practical and inspiring workshop tailored to the production, either in your school before or after your visit or in one of our rehearsal rooms on the day of the show.
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Designer
Ryan Dawson Laight
Director
Owen Horsley
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Show dates & times
Friday 17th October
2:00 PM