Antony and Cleopatra

By William Shakespeare
presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company

TWO CHARISMATIC AND POWERFUL LEADERS FIND IN EACH OTHER AN IRRESISTIBLE AND YET UNATTAINABLE EQUAL.

Caught between desire and duty their affair will shake the foundations of the known world. Power politics and passion collide in Shakespeare’s captivating tragedy.

RSC Artistic Director Michael Boyd directs Darrell D’Silva and Kathryn Hunter in the title roles.

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£5 Tickets for 16-25 year olds and Arts Council England's A Night Less Ordinary

Anyone aged 16 to 25 can take advantage of the RSC’s £5 ticket scheme. 50 tickets will be held off sale (across a range of prices) for each performance at the Theatre Royal. 25 of these tickets can be booked in advance. The remaining 25 will be sold from the Theatre Royal Box Office from 9am (10am Wednesday) on the day of each performance. Proof of age is required.

Also, on the opening night of each production £5 tickets are available for free as part of the Arts Council Englands A Night Less Ordinary Scheme. These are available from 9am on the day. Check www.newcastletheatres.org.uk for details.

EVENTS

Wed 13 Oct - Schools Introduction

An interactive discussion offering the perfect introduction to the world of this production and the theatre-making process. 6 - 6.45pm, £2 per student. Call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 21.

Thu 14 Oct - Schools Theatre Day

An onstage exploration of how the text of Antony and Cleopatra has been brought to life through directorial, design and technical choices, featuring members of the Acting Ensemble and Creative Team. 10.30 - 11.30am, £3 per student. Call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 21.

Fri 15 Oct - Post Show Talk Back

Stay on after the show and put your questions about the production to members of the Acting Ensemble.  Free

Sat 16 Oct - Shakespeare Unwrapped

Join members of the Creative Team and Acting Ensemble as they demonstrate some of the skills that go into making the production. Theatre Royal, 10.30 - 11.30am, £5. Call Box Office on 08448 11 21 22.

Fenwick's Tivoli Tea Club offer - buy a matinee ticket and get a 'Buy One Get One Half Price' Afternoon Tea in Fenwick's Tivoli Restaurant.  Exclusive offer for Theatre Royal customers only.

ENSEMBLE

CHARLES AITKEN ADAM BURTON BRIAN DOHERTY DARRELL D’SILVA PHILLIP EDGERLEY GEOFFREY FRESHWATER JAMES GALE PAUL HAMILTON GREG HICKS KATHRYN HUNTER ANSU KABIA TUNJI KASIM JOHN MACKAY SANDY NEILSON SOPHIE RUSSELL PETER SHOREY CL ARENCE SMITH KATY STEPHENS JAMES TUCKE R LARRINGTON WALKER HANNAH YOUNG SAMANTHA YOUNG

DIRECTOR MICHAEL BOYD

DESIGNER TOM PIPER

LIGHTING WOLFGANG GöBBEL

MUSIC JAMES JONES & JOHN WOOLF

MOVEMENT ANNA MORRISSEY