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URL:https://nicholaspriory.com/events/titus-andronicus/
SUMMARY:Titus Andronicus
DESCRIPTION:Join our company of professional actors for a script-in-hand re
 ading of William Shakespeare’s ‘Titus Andronicus'\, in the amazing sur
 roundings of one of Exeter’s oldest buildings. Arrive early to explore t
 he Priory and enjoy a glass of wine with live music in the undercroft befo
 re the show.\n\n‘Alas\, a crimson river of warm blood\,\nLike to a bubbl
 ing fountain stirred with wind\,\nDoth rise and fall between thy rosed lip
 s\,\nComing and going with thy honey breath.’\n(Marcus\, Act 2 Scene 4)\
 n\n‘The Lamentable Tragedy of Titus Andronicus’ is probably Shakespear
 e’s most controversial play\, and certainly is one of his least performe
 d.  Written in the style of a ‘revenge play’\, it is set in ancient 
 Rome and follows the story of Titus\, a general in the Roman army. Titus p
 resents Tamora\, Queen of the Goths\, as a slave to the new Roman emperor\
 , Saturninus. Saturninus takes her as his wife. From this position\, Tamor
 a vows revenge against Titus for killing her son. Titus and his family ret
 aliate\, leading to a whirlwind cycle of violence. \n\nThe play is consid
 ered problematic. Shakespeare presents a flurry of action\, often shocking
  in its intensity\, featuring murder\, cannibalism\, rape and racism. Plea
 se be aware that it is at times not an easy play to watch. But the play is
  an invitation to reflect on the nature of authority and explores what hap
 pens when personal and political motivations mingle and clash to the extre
 me. Theatre should provoke and we hope the presentation sparks useful refl
 ection and conversations about thorny topics that still have relevance tod
 ay.\n\nBuilding on the success of last year’s Shakespeare reading of ‘
 Measure for Measure’ at the priory\, Lightbear Lane is delighted to supp
 ort Micha Colombo and Charlie Coldfield’s vision in creating a focal poi
 nt for Shakespeare in Exeter\, giving audiences an entertaining experience
  of quality Shakespeare close to home and giving performers a platform to 
 build community and develop their classical and sight-reading skills. Whe
 ther you're a Shakespeare aficionado or simply curious\, join us and disco
 ver what Shakespeare means for us in our city today. We are continuing wit
 h a series of rehearsed readings of lesser-known classical plays\, leading
  to fully staged productions and broader events in future.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nE
 xplore the Priory and enjoy refreshments from the bar from 6.45pm\n\nLive 
 music 7pm\n\nPlay Reading 7.30pm (with interval)\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nDirections
 \nSt Nicholas Priory is on Mint Lane with walking access from Fore Street 
 or Bartholomew Street West.\n\nThe nearest car park is Mary Arches Street\
 , which is a five-minute walk. Exeter Central railway station is a ten-m
 inute walk. The bus station is a 15-minute walk with many buses stopping 
 on the High Street which is ten minutes away.\n\nAccess\nUnfortunately\, d
 ue to the nature of this historic building\, there is no wheelchair access
  for our upstairs rooms.\n\nFacilities\nOur outdoor toilet block can be ma
 de available on request.\n\nIf you have any questions or concerns about yo
 ur visit please email admin@nicholaspriory.com
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CATEGORIES:Featured,History,Music,Performance
LOCATION:St Nicholas Priory\, Mint Lane\, Off Fore Street\, Exeter\, Devon\
 , EX4 3BL\, United Kingdom
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