Antony and Cleopatra

Fri 8 Oct to Sat 13 Nov 2010

“Eternity was in our lips and eyes”

Two civilizations are torn apart by the force of history's most enduring love story.

Renowned actress and director Janet Suzman directs a remarkable cast in Shakespeare's epic tragedy of passion and power.

Kim Cattrall returns to her birthplace to play Cleopatra, one of the greatest roles in the Shakespearean canon, opposite Jeffery Kissoon as the once great warrior, Antony.

As East meets West, honour and desire collide in a sweeping tale of war, intrigue and passion. The story of a love that destroys an empire, Antony and Cleopatra is served by an extraordinary company that will bring Shakespeare's kaleidoscopic vision and breath-taking poetry to stunning realisation.

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Cast

Kim Cattrall - Cleopatra

Kim Cattrall

Cleopatra

Jeffery Kissoon - Antony

Jeffery Kissoon

Antony

Ian Hogg - Enobarbus

Ian Hogg

Enobarbus

Martin Hutson - Octavius Caesar

Martin Hutson

Octavius Caesar

Company

Cast also includes Martin Herdman, Aicha Kossoko, Gracy Goldman, Muzz Khan, Offue Okegbe, Bhasker Patel, Simon Manyonda, Mark Sutherland, Alex Blake, Robert Orme, Ross Armstrong, Mark Gillis, Oliver Hoare, Rory Fleck-Byrne and Ken Shorter

By William Shakespeare

Director Janet Suzman

Designer Peter Mckintosh

Lighting Designer Paul Pyant

Sound Designer Sebastian Frost

Composer Corin Buckeridge

Fight Director Terry King

Costume SupervisoR Mary Charlton

Casting Directo Siobhan Bracke CDG

Assistant Director Anna Orford

Properties Lisa Buckley

Production Acknowledgments Cleopatra’s Wig made by Cambell Young // Cleopatra’s Mask made by Kari Furre // Cleopatra’s Crown made by Kari Furre & Mary Charlton // Cleopatra’s Dresses made by Elsa Threadgold // Tailor Paul Manning // Makeup Support by M.A.C.

Reviews

Antony and Cleopatra

★★★★
"Martin Hutson gave us an articulate and crisply-acted Octavius Caesar. Ian Hogg gives a forceful performance as Enobarbus."
The Daily Express

Antony and Cleopatra

★★★★
"Not only does Kim Cattrall make a fine, original Cleopatra. Janet Suzman’s production is both fast-moving and intelligent."
The Guardian

Antony and Cleopatra

★★★★
"Cattrall rises to the challenge of the greatest Shakespearean female role magnificently. "
The Independent

Antony and Cleopatra

★★★★
"A strong ensemble"
The Financial Times

Antony and Cleopatra

"Kim Cattrall grows in stature throughout the performance and in the great last act becomes extraordinarily moving. Spectacularly and atmospherically designed by Peter McKintosh."
The Daily Telegraph

Antony and Cleopatra

8/10
"Kim Cattrall glows in Antony and Cleopatra."
Liverpool Echo