on the production.
The Stratford Festival’s production of Coriolanus was directed by Robert Lepage and starred André Sills in the title role. The production was praised for its modern approach to Shakespeare’s text, which was set in modern-day Rome with a focus on political unrest and populism. The use of multimedia, including projections and live video feeds, added a contemporary flair to the production, while still staying true to the Elizabethan language of Shakespeare’s original play. The cast received high acclaim for their performances, particularly Sills who was lauded for his intensity, physicality, and emotional depth in the role of Coriolanus. Overall, the production was praised for its relevance to contemporary political issues and its ability to bring Shakespeare’s text to a new generation of theatre-goers.
