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Friday, October 19, 2012

National Theatre Live At Lincoln Theater With Timon of Athens.

Damariscotta, Maine - Simon Russell Beale takes the title role in Shakespeare’s strange fable of consumption, debt and ruin, when National Theater Live returns to Lincoln Theater on Thursday November 1st with Timon of Athens. Showings at 1pm and 7pm.

Wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts, and ostentatious host, Timon of Athens is surrounded by free-loaders and sycophants. He vastly outspends his resources but, finding his coffers empty, reassures his loyal steward that all will be well.



When he calls upon his associates, instead of offering help, they hang him out to dry. After a final, vengeful banquet, Timon withdraws to a literal and emotional wasteland, living off roots and pouring curses on a morally bankrupt Athens.

Simon Russell Beale has been described by the Independent as ‘the greatest stage actor of his generation.’ His recent work for the National Theatre includes London Assurance, Much Ado About Nothing and Collaborators, John Hodge’s Olivier Award-nominated new play in which he portrayed Stalin.

Tickets: $15 Adults / $5 Youth 18 and under. There is always a $2 discount for members.

For more information and reservations contact the Lincoln Theater at info@atthelincoln.org or call 563-3424.  The box office is open Tuesday-Friday from 1-5pm and one hour before each show time.

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