Coriolanus, National Theatre review — David Oyelowo shines
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Coriolanus: David Oyelowo is thrilling as Shakespeare’s most inscrutable anti-hero
Shakespeare’s unloved tragedy about populism and hubris in Ancient Rome is often regarded as a poor cousin to Julius Caesar. Its plot is less dynamic, its unyielding protagonist, who is forced disastrously into exile by the people for failing to defend their rights,
Coriolanus at the National Theatre review: a scorching stage return from David Oyelowo
Coriolanus at the National Theatre review: a scorching stage return from David Oyelowo - 4/5 This tightly focused, ferocious staging feels hugely timely and is rich in texture and detail
Coriolanus, National Theatre review — David Oyelowo shines as Shakespeare’s troubled warrior
That fact is front and central in Lyndsey Turner’s mighty production of Coriolanus, led by a terrific, deeply troubled David Oyelowo, which fuses past and present, public space and playing space, to brilliantly eloquent effect.
Coriolanus review: Blockbuster Shakespeare with David Oyelowo on formidable form
Blockbuster Shakespeare with David Oyelowo on formidable form - 4/5 Lyndsey Turner’s production sounds a warning about the dangers of elitism, with contemporary debates about monuments and stolen trea
David Oyelowo in Coriolanus review: Too much muscle, too much music
Muscles do not a character make, though many men forget this. Sadly David Oyelowo's Coriolanus at the National Theatre is one of them
Coriolanus, Olivier/National Theatre review - ambitious staging but the tragedy goes missing
The National’s new production of Coriolanus has to be one of the most handsome to appear on the Olivier stage. But it has arrived minus a key item: a hero whose end is tragic.
Coriolanus starring David Oyelowo at the National Theatre – review
Coriolanus is one of Shakespeare’s greatest leading roles – and one of his trickier plays. The new production at the National Theatre features a thrilling central performance by David Oyelowo, now best known as a movie star for films such as Selma.
Coriolanus at the National Theatre
Now showing at the National Theatre, William Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, directed by Lyndsey Turner, is a strange but satisfying retelling of a soldier’s rise to power and even quicker fall from grace.
Coriolanus – National Theatre | Review
David Oyelowo brings humour, charisma and physical presence to the title role to remind us of why the public, as well as the elite, would elevate him.
Coriolanus, National Theatre review: David Oyelowo gives a towering performance
This week, in which the Labour Party at conference has felt the need to aim for a major “reset” a mere 11 weeks after winning a landslide General Election victory, is a highly apt one for the National to open a play about the fickle nature of public opinion.
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“The Crows Peck the Eagles”: OSF’s Production of Coriolanus
As fall term at Southern Oregon University begins, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s production of Coriolanus is ...
Oprah Marries Classic Tailoring and Contemporary Texture in Brunello Cucinelli With Gayle King in Rabanne for ‘Coriolanus’ Premiere
Oprah Winfrey joined Gayle King, Ava DuVernay and David Oyelowo at London's National Theatre after the premiere of ...
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'Coriolanus' review – Lyndsey Turner's stylish production brings Shakespeare's political tragedy bang up to date
Read our review of *Coriolanus*, starring David Oyelowo, now in performances at the National Theatre to 9 November. Read more ...