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The National Theatre presents a major new production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus starring David Oyelowo.

Playing in the epic Olivier Theatre of the National Theatre, this vital new production of Shakespeare’s Roman tragedy Coriolanus is directed by Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner (The Crucible).

Acclaimed star of stage and screen David Oyelowo (Selma, Star Wars Rebels, Othello) takes the title role of Coriolanus.

Coriolanus runs at the National Theatre’s Olivier Theatre from 11 September 2024 until 9 November 2024.

Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier. When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high office, he is persuaded to stand for election. But while populist politicians tell the people what they want to hear, Coriolanus refuses to play the game. As Rome’s most celebrated warrior becomes its most dangerous enemy, the future of the city and its hero hangs in the balance.

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Who is in the cast of Coriolanus?

Starring David Oyelowo as Coriolanus.

Luke Aquilina, Anushka Chakravarti, Anton Cross, Patrick Elue, Peter Forbes, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conor McLeod, Jordan Metcalfe, Richard Pryal, Jordan Rhys, Stephanie Street, John Vernon and Chereen Buckley, Ashley Gerlach, Sam Hazeldine, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Marcia Lecky, Pamela Nomvete, Oliver Senton and Jo Stone-Fewings.

Four young performers will also share the role of Young Marcius across the season: Kyron Allen, Deniro-Carter Bhola, Kaelum Nelson and Cale Cole

Who are the creative team of Coriolanus?

Written by William Shakespeare, directed by Lyndsey Turner

Set designer Es Devlin, costume designer Annemarie Woods, lighting designer Tim Lutkin, sound designer Tom Gibbons, composer Angus MacRae, video designer Ash J Woodward, fight director Sam Lyon-Behan, casting by Bryony Jarvis-Taylor, voice coaches Cathleen McCarron and Shereen Ibrahim and staff director Júlia Levai.


Important Notes

Access performances: Captioned: 3 October, 7pm; 2 November, 1pm; BSL Interpreted: 10 October – 7pm; Audio described: 12 October, 1pm with a touch tour at 11:30am; 7 November, 7pm, with a touch tour at 5:30pm; Relaxed Performance: Monday 21 October, 7pm

Content warnings: Please note, this production contains loud sounds and flashing lights. It features depictions of warfare, violence and death.

Venue Information

National Theatre - Olivier Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX

Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1

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Critics' reviews of Coriolanus

★★★★★ "David Oyelowo is outstanding" - TimeOut

★★★★ "A scorching stage return from David Oyelowo... This tightly focused, ferocious staging feels hugely timely and is rich in texture and detail" - Evening Standard

★★★★ "Epic, blockbuster Shakespeare... David Oyelowo on formidable form" - Indepedent

★★★★ "David Oyelowo is thrilling as Shakespeare’s most inscrutable anti-hero" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "A thrilling production reframes the tragic hero with a riveting modern twist" - i News

★★★★ "Oyelowo brings movie star magnitude to Coriolanus" - Express

★★★★ "A triumph of stagecraft" - Financial Times


Frequently Asked Questions

Coriolanus is playing at the National Theatre - Olivier Theatre in London
The running time of Coriolanus is 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Coriolanus are: 14+
Yes, Coriolanus has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Coriolanus has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.