Troilus and Cressida - Globe Tickets

Experience the brilliant work of Shakespeare this autumn with the rarely staged Troilus and Cressida as directed by Owen Horsley (Twelfth Night) in his Globe debut. Book Troilus and Cressida tickets on London Theatre.

Troilus and Cressida is a play by Shakespeare that is rarely performed, and it is one of his most interesting plays as it defies a typical genre. The myths of Troy and the Trojan War are packaged with tales of bravery and great romance, showing the audience a backstage peek into the heartache of the already captivating story.

As the Trojan War rages on, Prince Troilus falls head over heels for Cressida. The two lovers promise themselves to one another, but their story does not end in romance. Years into the conflict, the war has become futile. The romance and glory of the battle fade into the background, and the celebrated heroes of the war come into focus as utterly human, flaws and all. The play has a satirical undertone, often described as a mix between a tragedy and a comedy.

This exquisite production boasts a phenomenal cast led by Olivier Award-winning Samantha Spiro (Merrily We Roll Along, Game of Thrones) as Pandarus/Nestor, Kasper Hilton-Hille (That Face) as Troilus, and Charlotte O’Leary (Jerusalem) as Cressida. Joined by them are Oliver Alvin-Wilson, David Caves, Conor Glean, Jonathon Livingstone, Lucy McCormick, Jodie McNee, Matthew Spencer, and Ibraheem Toure.

Troilus and Cressida in London would not have been made possible without the incredible vision of the creative team, including the director Owen Horsley (Twelfth Night), designer Ryan Dawson Laight, and composer Eamonn O’Dwyer.

This reimagining of Troilus and Cressida promises to be a most captivating show for audiences. The cast, coupled with the creative team, brings a new and spectacular energy to one of Shakespeare’s most underappreciated plays.