Timon of Athens, a play never staged within Shakespeare's lifetime and rarely seen since, becomes a chilling cautionary tale for current society in Barbara Gaines' sleek new adaptation. In these videos, Barbara and celebrated actor Ian McDiarmid, featured in the role of Timon, explain how they’ve shaped this production with today's world in mind.

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