Coriolanus

National Theatre Live’s 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus returns to cinemas by popular demand.

Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse, BBC's The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar's artistic director Josie Rourke. The full company includes Jacqueline Boatswain, Peter De Jersey, Alfred Enoch, Deborah Findlay, Hadley Fraser, Mark Gatiss, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Elliot Levey, Rochenda Sandall, Helen Schlesinger, Mark Stanley and Dwane Walcott.

When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.

‘Tom Hiddleston returns to the London stage with a compelling performance.’ Evening Standard

‘A scorching Tom Hiddleston leads Josie Rourke’s tense, revelatory staging...a theatrical triumph.’ Variety

‘An exciting and intense production.’ Daily Telegraph

‘A fast, witty, intelligent production.’ Guardian

‘Deborah Findlay is superb as Coriolanus’ ferociously doting, militaristic mother.' Independent

‘Unfailingly vivid – intelligent, brisk and brutal.’ Metro

‘Tom Hiddleston is super-intense.’ Sunday Times