Full cast announced for Shakespeare's CORIOLANUS at the National Theatre

The full cast has been announced for Coriolanus, beginning performances at the Olivier Theatre from 11 September.

David Oyelowo (Selma) will star in the titular role. He will be joined by Chereen Buckley, Ashley Gerlach, Sam Hazeldine, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Marcia Lecky, Pamela Nomvete, Oliver Senton and Jo Stone-Fewings. Four young performers will also share the role of Young Marcius across the season: Kyron Allen, Deniro-Carter Bhola, Kaelum Nelson and Cale Cole.

They join previously announced cast members Luke Aquilina, Anushka Chakravarti, Anton Cross, Patrick Elue, Peter Forbes, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conor McLeod, Jordan Metcalfe, David Oyelowo, Richard Pryal, Jordan Rhys, Stephanie Street and John Vernon.

Coriolanus is Rome's best soldier, never losing a battle. After a huge victory, he has a chance to run for a high political office. Unlike other politicians who tell people what they want to hear, Coriolanus refuses to do so. As a result, he goes from being Rome's biggest hero to its greatest threat, putting the future of both the city and himself at risk.

Coriolanus will run at the Olivier Theatre from 11 September - 9 November 2024.