Troilus and Cressida
Shakespeare’s rarely performed, genre-defying satire
Starting Friday 26 September 2025
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the runtime of Troilus and Cressida?
The runtime for Troilus and Cressida at Shakespeare's Globe is TBC.
What theatre is Troilus and Cressida playing at?
Troilus and Cressida is playing at Shakespeare's Globe, the address is New Globe Walk, Bankside, London,SE1 9DT.
How to get to Troilus and Cressida?
The closest tube station to Troilus and Cressida is Mansion House/Cannon Street/London Bridge and the closest train station is Cannon Street.
When is Troilus and Cressida is playing until?
Troilus and Cressida is booking until Sunday 26 October 2025 at the Shakespeare's Globe.
How much does tickets for Troilus and Cressida cost?
Tickets for Troilus and Cressida start from £7.
Where can I buy tickets for Troilus and Cressida?
You can buy tickets for Troilus and Cressida on this page, by clicking on the "Find the best seat" button above.