Director Lucy Bailey's iconic 2014 production of Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy transforms the Globe stage into a brutally graphic spectacle, with a cast including Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, HBO; Luther, BBC).

Synopsis

Titus Andronicus follows the tragic downfall of Roman general Titus, whose quest for revenge begins when he sacrifices the son of Tamora, Queen of the Goths. In response, Tamora and her lover Aaron, a 'Moor', orchestrate a series of horrific acts, particularly targeting Titus's daughter Lavinia. Aaron is subjected to anti-Black violence throughout, reflecting. The cycle of vengeance grows increasingly graphic and brutal, leading to a climactic and devastating confrontation. The play's exploration of vengeance and its consequences plunges Rome into chaos.

Running time: 168 mins

This production contains graphic depictions of murder, infanticide and extreme violence including bodily mutilations, cannibalism, rape and self-harm. There are also themes and incidents of anti-black racism, ableism and sexual assault and its aftermath. This production also includes the use of stage blood.