National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens

Directed by Nicholas Hytner

With Simon Russell Beale, Paul Bentall, Stavros Demetraki, Alfred Enoch and Michael Sheldon

Based on Shakespeare’s play, Timon of Athens tells the tale of conspicuous consumption, debt and ruin. Timon of Athens is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful. With his riches, he showers hospitality on the city’s elite. Unfortunately, his associates don’t lend him a helping hand when he accidentally spends more than he has on resources. After a final banquet, Timon is forced to withdraw himself to a wasteland, living off nothing but roots and cursing bankrupt Athens.