Antony & Cleopatra

Description

Welcome to Egypt - the bustling community hub and iconic music venue - run by legendary activist and soul diva Queen Cleopatra.

Egypt has everything you could possibly need to survive in this rundown city – warm space, free food, banging tunes, and fabulous company.

But when the ruthless Rome corporation comes knocking and threatens to seize Egypt in the name of profit, Cleopatra and her people draw battle lines to save the only community space left in town.

Caught in the crossfire is Antony, one of Rome’s top leaders, sent by his colleagues to close the deal, only to find himself falling for Egypt’s Queen.

Is the love between Antony, Cleopatra and Egypt’s community strong enough to keep Rome’s empire of greed at bay, or will the power and money of the mighty corporation win the day?

Find out in the UK premiere of Antony & Cleopatra, Shakespeare’s classic tale of love, power and loyalty, translated into modern verse by Christopher Chen, and reimagined by 1623 theatre company.

Featuring original music and live singing, with creative audio description, BSL and captions.

Co-directed by Sam Beckett Jr and Ben Spiller.

Commissioned and funded by Play On Shakespeare.