National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens
Based on Shakespeare’s play, Timon of Athens tells the tale of conspicuous consumption, debt and ruin. Timon of Athens is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful. With his riches, he showers hospitality on the city’s elite. Unfortunately, his associates don’t lend him a helping hand when he accidentally spends more than he has on resources. After a final banquet, Timon is forced to withdraw himself to a wasteland, living off nothing but roots and cursing bankrupt Athens.
- genus: Drama
- Studio: National Theatre
- keyword: filmed theater
- cast: Simon Russell Beale, Paul Bentall, Stavros Demetraki, Alfred Enoch, Michael Sheldon, Matt Jessup
