WVAC: Did Cleopatra Squeak?

A rare opportunity to hear one of the great interpreters of Shakespeare in conversation with one of his most complex women.

Janet Suzman—whose Cleopatra is regarded as one of the most celebrated portrayals of the role—joins the Women’s Voices Festival for an illuminating talk on Antony and Cleopatra. Drawing on her experience playing Cleopatra in landmark productions, Suzman explores the power, intelligence, sensuality, and political acumen of Shakespeare’s queen, and why this role continues to challenge and inspire actresses and audiences alike.

Part personal reflection, part theatrical masterclass, this talk offers an extraordinary insight into Shakespeare’s most enigmatic heroine, through the eyes of an actor who helped redefine her for the modern stage.