Shakespeare’s final tragedy is also among his finest. Directed by The Hypocrites company member Geoff Button, Coriolanus is a brutal, psychologically complex political thriller about Rome’s greatest warrior, whose stubborn hubris spurs him in battle but alienates him from his fellow countrymen when he becomes a politician. Raised to be a hero by his prideful mother, Coriolanus refuses to compromise, even to save his own life. Exiled from his country, the warrior returns to what he knows best, vowing to take bloody revenge on the people who rejected him.
Free tickets are available for four performances during the first week of March. I can’t harp enough about this: If you see a freebie you’re kinda interested in, don’t dawdle because these are VERY limited. PITA had to think about the last deal at Jedlacka…she decided on Yes and Goldstar decided on No. I’ve heard similar stories from other readers.
