Two opposing worlds clash in the Globe Theatre this summer, in Shakespeare’s rarely performed, genre-defying satire TROILUS AND CRESSIDA.
The legends of Greece and Troy are gripped by an epic war, fighting for honour and bravery. As a thrilling, action-packed battle rages around them, Trojan prince Troilus falls deeply in love with Cressida, and they swear their eternal love…
But wait! That’s NOT the play we’re about to see.
Fast forward eight years, and everything has ground to a halt in a seemingly pointless, exhausting conflict with no resolution in sight. The manufactured glamour of war is losing its sheen in Troy, and the Greek camp is an apocalyptic wasteland.
What happens when the heroes we worship, and the stories that drive us, can no longer live up to their mythic narratives?
In his Globe debut, director Owen Horsley (Twelfth Night, Regent’s Park Open Air) explores the cult of celebrity and the egos that propel wars forward in Shakespeare’s cynical, satirical study of appearance versus reality.
‘Like, or find fault; do as your pleasures are’ – Prologue
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What is Troilus and Cressida about?
The story follows what unfolds eight years after the epic war of Greece and Troy, where Troilus and Cressida – sworn eternal lovers – recognise the pointlessness of their ceaseless war, and push against their own mythic narratives.
Ticket Information
Tickets available for performances on 26 September – 26 October 2025
Running Time
TBC
Cast & Creatives
Owen Horsley (Director), Ryan Lawson Laight (Designer)
Guidance: This play contains violence and the use of weapons, scenes of a sexual nature and misogynistic and homophobic references.
Located on the bank of the River Thames in Bankside's Cultural Quarter, Shakespeare's Globe welcomes thousands of visitors to experience world renowned productions of Shakespeare every day.
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Shakespeare's Globe is best accessed on foot. There are excellent footpaths along the river from Waterloo and from Southwark Bridge. The Millennium Footbridge is 50 metres from the Theatre.
FAQs
Where is Troilus and Cressida playing?
Troilus and Cressida is playing at the Globe Theatre.
Who directed Troilus and Cressida?
Troilus and Cressida was directed by Owen Horsley.
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