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Cymbeline
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King Cymbeline of Britain has banished Posthumus who has secretly married his daughter, Princess Imogen. A series of unimaginable misadventures ensue that test the strength of their commitment to each other and conclude with inventive scenes of revelation and joyous reconciliation.
SF/Arts Curator Insight
SF Shakes describes “Cymbeline,” generally labeled one of Shakespeare’s romance plays, as comedy,
tragedy and fairytale, with a joyous ending. King Cymbeline of Britain banishes his daughter’s
husband, and drama ensues. Maryssa Wanlass directs a trim, 90-minute version.
Jean Schiffman
Contributing Writer, Theater
San Francisco Shakespeare Festival