I Cinna (The Poet)

I Cinna (The Poet) has one short scene in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar where he is mistaken for someone else and killed by the mob. Now in a new play by Tim Crouch this unlucky man is given a chance to tell his story. Written for ages 11+ I Cinna (The Poet) is a fusion of theatre multimedia and creative writing tasks.<br/><br/>Cinna asks his young audience to consider the relationship between words and actions art and politics self and society. During the performance he asks us to write alongside him: a small poem on a big theme.<br/><br/>Originally commissioned for the World Shakespeare Festival which is produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company for London 2012 Festival.<br/><br/>Shortlisted for the Writers' Guild Award for Theatre Play for Young People 2013.<br/>