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Krannert Center Events: 2022-2023 Season

About This Event

By William Shakespeare

Robert G. Anderson, director

In an adaptation by doctoral candidate Vincent Carlson, the play centers on Roman general Coriolanus, who makes his name defeating an enemy army and defending Rome. The Senate nominates him as consul, but he cannot win the people's vote, so he is banished from Rome and allies with his old enemy. He comes to attack Rome, his mother persuades him not to, and his newfound ally kills him for the betrayal. One of Shakespeare’s most brutal and truthful plays, Coriolanus contains soaring language, exhilarating action, and questions for today.

Contains adult content.

Saturday, April 15th 2023 at 7:30pm in the Tryon Festival Theatre

Sunday, April 16 2023 at 2:00pm in the Tryon Festival Theatre

Tuesday, April 18th - Friday, April 21st at 7:30pm in the Tryon Festival Theatre

Saturday, April 22nd 2023 at 2:00pm in the Tryon Festival Theatre

See the Krannert Center website for more details and to purchase tickets.

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