Troilus and Cressida Tickets
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Opens 26th September
Heroes, honour and the reality of war unravel in Shakespeare’s epic Trojan satire. A rarely-performed drama with a gripping conclusion.
Fallen Heroes: Troilus and Cressida Tickets
The Trojan war forged heroes and created mythology… but what really happened on the ground? Shakespeare’s keen-eyed satire Troilus and Cressida brings two worlds together with an almighty crash. Romance, war and the gap between mythology and reality unfold on stage at the Globe Theatre this autumn, in one of the Bard’s lesser-performed - but absolutely gripping - plays.What is Troilus and Cressida about?
The mightiest warriors from Greece and Troy are locked in a bitter but noble battle, and amidst the violence Trojan prince Troilus falls in love with beautiful Cressida. But when Cressida is taken to the Greek camp and they separately face an uncertain future, can the lovers remain faithful?Years later, the war is still dragging on. Troy’s bombastic propaganda is failing and the Greek camp has been reduced to a wasteland. The shine has worn off, and words like “hero”, “victory” and “honour” don’t mean much any more. As Shakespeare’s satire rumbles on, the characters and audience must ask: how do we cope when the stories that build our civilisations - and the heroes we put on pedestals - don’t live up to expectations?
Troilus and Cressida is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-performed plays, with a striking satirical current running through the doomed romances and grand mythology that inspired it.
Cast and Creative Team
Acclaimed director Owen Horsley makes his Globe debut with Troilus and Cressida. He has worked at the Royal Shakespeare Company on epics including Henry V and Salome, and in 2024 his “stylish” (What’s On Stage), “seductive” (The Evening Standard) production of Twelfth Night played at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.The show is designed by Ryan Dawson-Laight, with other creatives and the full cast to be announced.
Don’t Miss Troilus and Cressida Tickets at the Globe
Featuring sweeping romance, heartbreaking betrayal and sharp satire, Troilus and Cressida might not be the most famous Shakespeare play, but it packs a punch that you won't forget. Book now to see Owen Horsley’s take on this saga of celebrity, ego and myth, performed in the authentic surroundings of the Globe Theatre this year.Performance dates:
26 Sep 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
Age recommendation:
TBC
Audience Notes:
This production features violence, use of weapons, scenes of a sexual nature and misogynistic and homophobic references.
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