RSC Live: Cymbeline

Overview

In a fractured Britain led by the troubled Queen Cymbeline, despair reigns following the loss of two children. Her judgment falters when Innogen, the sole heir, secretly weds her beloved Posthumus, prompting Cymbeline to banish him in fury. Meanwhile, a scheming courtier plots their demise. Misled into thinking Innogen has betrayed him, Posthumus devises a deadly plan against her. Forewarned of the impending threat, Innogen disguises herself and embarks on a perilous journey. This adventure ultimately leads to the reunion of Cymbeline with a lost heir and reconciles the star-crossed lovers.