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#Shakespeare: Tagann #TroilusandCressida chun na Bruiséile
One of Shakespeare's most vexatious plays, Troilus agus Cressida, comes to the Warehouse Studio Theatre in Brussels from 19-23 September and 27-30 September, courtesy of the Brussels Shakespeare Society (BSS).
A very bleak, depressing play in its denouement,Troilus agus Cressida nevertheless vacillates between bawdy comedy and tragedy throughout, which has earned it the reputation of being one of the Bard's 'problem' plays.
BSS doyen Stephen Challens is the director, and he assures us that, while the play has had to be cut somewhat from its original four-plus hours running time, "I am confident that, with our talented cast, we have very much captured the essence of the play."
In the other plot, the play revolves around the leaders of the Greek and Trojan forces, Agamemnon and Priam respectively. Agamemnon and his cohorts attempt to get the proud Achilles to return to battle and face Hector, who sends the Greeks a letter telling them of his willingness to engage in one-on-one combat with a Greek soldier. Ajax is originally chosen as this combatant, but makes peace with Hector before they are able to fight. Achilles is prompted to return to battle only after his dear friend and possible lover, Patroclus, is killed by Hector before the Trojan walls.
So, Troy awaits - and the BSS is bearing a gift.
Troilus agus Cressida
19-23 September (20h with additional matinee on 23 September at 14h) & 27-30 September (20h, no matinee on 30 September)
Director: Stephen Challens
Venue: Warehouse Studio Theatre
Rue Waelhem 69A, 1030 Schaerbeek Brussels
Tickets available here.
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