National Theatre Live Timon of Athens

Based on Shakespeares play Timon of Athens tells the tale of conspicuous consumption debt and ruin Timon of Athens is a wealthy friend to the rich and powerful With his riches he showers hospitality on the citys elite Unfortunately his associates dont lend him a helping hand when he accidentally spends more than he has on resources After a final banquet Timon is forced to withdraw himself to a wasteland living off nothing but roots and cursing bankrupt Athens