National Theatre Live: Timon of Athens

• Cast: Simon Russell Beale, Paul Bentall, Stavros Demetraki, Alfred Enoch, Michael Sheldon
• Duration: N/A minutes
• Genre: Drama
• Rating: N/A/10
• Release Date: 2012-11-01

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.