Published online by Cambridge University Press: 28 March 2007
Most of the productions listed are by professional or semi-professional companies. Productions originating in 1997 or earlier have only been included if there is new information. Details are mainly taken from newspaper reviews held in the Birmingham Shakespeare Library.
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
Theatre Set Up, tour of the Netherlands: June 1998–
Director: Wendy McPhee
Salisbury Playhouse and the ESC, tour with As You Like It: August 1998–
Director: Michael Bogdanov and Jonathan Church
Designer: Yannis Thavomis
Antony: Tim Woodward
Cleopatra: Cathy Tyson
A mix of modern and more traditional props were used for a production which was concerned with both political struggle and personal relationships. Both productions were seen at the first Bath Shakespeare Festival.
The Royal National Theatre: October 1998—
Director: Sean Mathias
Designer: Tim Hatley
Music: James Wood
Antony: Alan Rickman
Cleopatra: Helen Mirren.
Played against a huge cratered map.
Adaptation
Cleopatra by Steve Clarke and Bill Scott Miracle Theatre Company, Heligan Garden, Cornwall: June 1998
A new play, telling Cleopatra's story.
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