National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 7:00PM
Michigan Theater
603 E. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor MI

High-Definition Broadcasts from National Theatre, London. Presented in partnership with the Michigan Theater.

Simon Russell Beale takes the title role in Shakespeare’s strange fable of consumption, debt and ruin, written in collaboration with Thomas Middleton.

Wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, ostentatious host, Timon of Athens is surrounded by free-loaders and sycophants. He vastly… Show more outspends his resources but, finding his coffers empty, reassures his loyal steward that all will be well.

When he calls upon his 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 curses on a morally bankrupt Athens.


Tickets for the National Theatre broadcasts will go on sale to the general public on Monday, August 6 at 10:00am (they are not available as part of a subscription). If you are Michigan Theater member, UMS donor or a UMS subscriber please call the ticket office at 734-764-2538 or visit the Michigan League Ticket Office to purchase tickets with your discount.

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