Antony & Cleopatra Act 1 Scene 5 | How do Cleopatra's lovers compare? | National Theatre at Home

Ever compared two boyfriends? Cleopatra has! But when your ex's are Julius Caesar and Marc Antony... let's just say it gets complicated.

Shakespeare’s gripping tale of power, Antony & Cleopatra was filmed live on-stage at the National Theatre in 2018. Simon Godwin directs Sophie Okonedo and Ralph Fiennes as the fated lovers.

Antony & Cleopatra is streaming for free 7pm UK time on Thursday 7 May. Available until 7pm UK time on Thursday 14 May.

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Antony & Cleopatra was filmed live on-stage in 2018 by National Theatre Live. It was rated 12A by the BBFC when released to cinema.