Volpone, 2020
Now Available
New: Volpone Playtext
We are thrilled to share our Artistic Director Anna Coombs’ ingenious reworking of the show’s playtext, complete with an introduction about the adaptation and some of the production's striking images.
New: Amina Kadeya
Enjoy highlights from John Pfumojena’s original Zimbabwean Jazz-fusion score for Tangle’s trailblazing 2020 production of Ben Jonson’s Volpone, recorded in lockdown.
“Honour? There’s no such thing”
Volpone
by Ben Jonson
The classic satire of cunning and greed
Following the Government's Coronavirus statement and that of our membership organisation, SOLT and UK Theatre, our touring production of Volpone was sadly cancelled. Read our full statement here.
Volpone is rich – filthy rich! For him the glory of accumulating wealth is more thrilling than its simple possession. In lust for more, he and his assistant, Mosca, swindle three of the wealthiest men in the city, each believing they are his sole heir. Daring trickery and avarice ensue in this bitingly fresh version of Ben Jonson’s comedy.
Inspired by Southern African Township Theatre, a multi-skilled ensemble of three actors perform to an enticing musical backdrop of jazz-fusion, delivered with Tangle’s trademark dynamism.
Age: Suggested minimum 13+
“The actors were superb–each one making a symphony of lies, deceit and poverty”
Volpone Discovery Pack
For educators and workshop leaders download the Volpone discovery pack
UK Tour Spring 2020
Exeter Phoenix
26 February
exeterphoenix.org.uk | 01392 667080
Lighthouse, Poole
28 February
lighthousepoole.co.uk | 01202 280000
The Pound, Corsham
29 February
poundarts.org.uk | 01249 701628 / 712618
The Theatre, Chipping Norton
4 March
chippingnortontheatre.com | 01608 642350
Chulmleigh Community College
5 March
beaford.org | 01769 580215
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton
via Artsreach
6 March
stur-exchange.co.uk | 01258 475137
The Lab, Theatre Royal Plymouth
7 March
theatreroyal.com | 01752 267222
Swindon Arts Centre
17 March
swindontheatres.co.uk | 01793 524 481
the egg, Theatre Royal Bath
18 March
theatreroyal.org.uk | 01225 823409 / 448844
Bear Pit, Stratford-Upon-Avon
19 – 21 March,
thebearpit.org.uk | 01789 333935
Omnibus Theatre, London
25 March – 11 April
omnibus-clapham.org | 0207 498 4699
Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
16 – 18 April
belgrade.co.uk | 024 7655 3055
Cast
Find out more about our cast in their Volpone Q&A here
Creatives
Ben Jonson
Writer
Anna Coombs
Adaptation & Director
Colin Falconer
Set & Costume Designer
John Pfumojena
Composer & Musical Director
Christopher Nairne
Lighting Designer
Drew Baumohl
Sound Designer
Jonathan Waller
Fight Director
Production
Thomas Kell
Producer
Ella Dixon
Production & Stage Manager
Joe Hornsby
Production Electrician
Claire Nicolas
Costume Supervisor
Pierce McFarlane
Amplify Technical Placement
Marketing & Press
Debo Adebayo
Marketing & Communications
Jade Strain
Marketing
Bettina Adela
Publicity Photography
Laura Horton
Press
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