Why stage Coriolanus? | Tom Hiddleston and Josie Rourke | Donmar Warehouse: National Theatre at Home

’I wanted to do Coriolanus because it’s a great part. It’s one of Shakespeare’s greatest and most challenging roles, for an actor. It demands everything.’ - Tom Hiddleston Tom Hiddleston (Coriolanus) and Josie Rourke (director) chat through why they staged Shakespeare’s play about revenge and politics, including its great lead role and the purity of its tragedy, at the Donmar Warehouse in 2014. You can watch the Donmar Warehouse’s Coriolanus from 7pm UK time on Thursday 4 June until 7pm UK time on Thursday 11 June 2020. #NationalTheatre #NationalTheatreLive #NationalTheatreAtHome -- We hope, as you enjoy this content and the weekly recorded performances, you’ll consider a donation to the National Theatre, the Donmar Warehouse, or your local theatre. If you’d like to support us, you can donate here: or text NTATHOME 10 to 70085 to donate £10, or NTATHOME 20 to donate £20. If you’d like to support the Donmar Warehouse, you can donate here: