National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens

Overview

Based on Shakespeare’s play, Timon of Athens tells the tale of conspicuous consumption, debt and ruin. Timon of Athens is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful. With his riches, he showers hospitality on the city’s elite. Unfortunately, his associates don’t lend him a helping hand when he accidentally spends more than he has on resources. After a final banquet, Timon is forced to withdraw himself to a wasteland, living off nothing but roots and cursing bankrupt Athens.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 1, 2012

Original language

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

National Theatre

Cast

Simon Russell Beale,Matt Jessup,Michael Sheldon,Alfred Enoch,Hilton McRae,Paul Bentall,Stavros Demetraki

Director

Nicholas Hytner

Writer

William Shakespeare,Thomas Middleton

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt2482208