Antony and Cleopatra
“Ground-breaking, unique, mesmerising - innovative access, stellar performances”
- Theatre Ninja on The Winter’s Tale
UK premiere of Christopher Chen's powerful new translation of Shakespeare's epic play
Derby Theatre Studio
Fri 6 and Sat 7 Feb 2026
Tickets available soon
Artrix in Bromsgrove
Tues 10 and Weds 11 Feb
Tickets available now
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Fri 20 and Sat 21 Feb
Tickets available now
Welcome to Egypt - bustling community hub and iconic music venue - run by legendary activist and soul diva Queen Cleopatra.
Egypt has everything you need to survive in this rundown city – warm space, free food, banging tunes, and fabulous company.
But when the ruthless Rome corporation threatens to take over Egypt in the name of profit, Cleopatra and her people draw battle lines to save the only community space left in town.
Caught in the crossfire is Antony, one of Rome’s top leaders, sent by his colleagues to close the deal, only to find himself falling for Egypt’s Queen.
Is the love between Antony, Cleopatra and the community strong enough to keep Rome’s empire of greed at bay, or will the power and money of the mighty corporation win the day?
This unique modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic play is co-created by a team of Deaf, disabled, LGBTQ+, global majority, neurodivergent and working class theatre makers
Featuring original music and live singing, with creative audio description, BSL and captions
Running time: 2 hours 20 mins including an interval
Suitable for people aged 12 and above
Contains strong language and depictions of suicide
Creative team
Charlotte Arrowsmith - BSL consultant
Sam Beckett Jr - co-director
Christopher Chen - translator playwright
Lezlie Cross - dramaturg
Sky Katelar - lighting designer
Rukus - composer and sound designer
William Shakespeare - original playwright
Maria Slack - choreographer and movement director
Ben Spiller - co-director
Ryan Webster - set and costume designer