Matthew Kelly cast in Troilus and Cressida at Globe

Matthew Kelly cast in Troilus and Cressida at Globe

Cast update for William Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida, which opens at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre 22 July 2009, following previews from 12 July - ruuning in repertoire to 20 Sep 2009.

Directed by Matthew Dunster and designed by Anna Fleischle, the cast includes: Matthew Kelly (Pandarus), Laura Pyper (Troilus), Paul Stocker (Cressida), Jamie Ballard (Ulysses), Paul Hunter (Thersites), Trystan Gravelle (Achilles), Ben Bishop, Olivia Chaney, Chris Colquhoun, Matthew Flynn, Richard Hansell, Fraser James, Seamus O'Neill, Ania Sowinski, John Stahl, Jay Taylor, Beru Tessema, Chinna Wodu.

Set during the latter years of the Trojan War, Shakespeare fills his ancient tale with savage comedy, great passion and vivid characters.