Aktion	Zweigstelle	Standorte	Status	Frist	Vorbestellungen
Vorbestellen	Zweigstelle: 07., Urban-Loritz-Pl. 2a	Standorte: TT.KT.15 Timo / College 5a - Szene / Sammlung Duffek	Status: Verfügbar	Frist:	Vorbestellungen: 0

In 1978, the BBC set itself the task of filming all of William Shakespeare's plays for television. The resulting productions, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilised the best theatrical and television directors and brought great performances from leading contemporary actors.

"Who would be so mock'd with glory, or to live

But in a dream of friendship?

To have his pomp and all what state compounds

But only painted, like his varnish'd friends?"

Timon is a most generous man, helping out citizens in need and hosting lavish feasts for his friends. But when they discover his munificence has left him deep in debt, the flatterers and hangers-on soon spurn him. Disillusioned and angry he leaves Athens for the wilderness, where a chance discovery reverses his fortunes.

In his most cynical work, Shakespeare explores the nature of money, its virtues and vices. In this production Jonathan Pryce gives an astonishing and acclaimed performance as Timon and is backed by an impressive cast under masterly direction. (Verlagstext)