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Timon of Athens

Produced by William Shakespeare & Friends Collective with support of Dandelion Theatre

A Poet, a Painter, a Merchant and a Jeweller walk into the house of Timon, a wealthy philanthropist whose generosity is celebrated by all of Athens. At his house, every night is a celebration and everyone is welcome, from the controversial war-criminal Alcibiades to the foul-mouthed street Philosopher Apemantus. Over Timon’s shoulder, his steward and enabler Flavius watches helplessly as the money dries up and Timon goes bankrupt. When no one comes to his rescue, Timon has an emotional breakdown and abandons Athens to die in the wilderness. There, at his lowest, Timon discovers a hidden treasure. Instead of using his newfound wealth to return to civilization and repair his estate, he spends it on mercenaries, thieves, and criminals with one goal: the destruction of Athens.

This show contains scenes of a sexual nature, violence, and troubling language, as well as partial nudity. It is recommended for mature audiences (16+).

Credits

Creative/Production
Artistic Producer/Director – Max Ackerman
Stage Manager – Lidia Foote
Assistant Director/Assistant Producer – Keren Edelist
Movement Director/Intimacy Coordinator – Paige Foskett
Assistant Producer/Marketing Coordinator – Tushar Dalvi
Lighting Designer – Za Hughes
Sound Designer – Ashley Skye
Costume Designer – Max Ackerman
Cast
Timon of Athens – Brian Smegal
Apemantus – James Evans
Alcebiades – Ray Jacildo
Flavius – Zubin Vincent
The Poet – Mo Zeighami
The Painter – Nicholas Eddie
The Merchant – Chi-Chi Onuah
The Jeweller – Alexandra Milne
Special thanks to Mackenzie Burton
November 12, 2024
to November 17, 2024

Tickets are $15 Rush Tickets | $25 Student/Artsworker | $35 General Admission | $45 Honoured Patrons (includes food, beverage and front row reserved seat)

Venue

BMO Incubator

Performance Dates

Tuesday, November 12 – 7:00pm Opening Night
Wednesday, November 13 – 2:00pm with Talkback
Wednesday, November 13 – 7:00pm
Thursday, November 14 – 7:00pm
Friday, November 15 – 7:00pm
Saturday, November 16 – 2:00pm
Saturday, November 16 – 7:00pm
Sunday, November 17 – 2:00pm

This performance is 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission

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