The Two Noble Kinsmen - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

The Two Noble Kinsmen - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2018 · 127 min · Comedy

How long is forever? When the imprisoned Palamon and Arcite vow eternal friendship, they don’t expect that anything will come between them. But then from their cell window they see the beautiful Emilia, and their priorities take a sudden and violent turn. In this late romance, Fletcher and Shakespeare examine love in all its fluid and complex forms. Barrie Rutter, recipient of the 2003 Sam Wanamaker Award, directs his first play since stepping down as Artistic Director of Northern Broadsides. Inspired by the play’s Morris language and references, The Two Noble Kinsmen is set in pastoral ‘Merrie England’ and brought to life with original music composed by acclaimed folk musician Eliza Carthy, and dance choreographed by Ewan Wardrop.

Directed by Barrie Rutter

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Moyo Akandé Hippolyta
Jude Akuwudike Theseus
Andy Cryer Jailer
Sue Devaney First Queen / Doctor
Bryan Dick Arcite
Matt Henry Pirithous
Francesca Mills Jailer's Daughter
Kat Rose-Martin Third Queen
Paul Stocker Palamon
Ellora Torchia Emilia
Melissa James Second Queen
Jon Trenchard Wooer

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