Olivier Theatre, LondonAlthough seldom seen, Timon of Athens always seems topical. It deals with a spendthrift hero who, fawned on when his credit is good, is rejected when poor and retreats into misanthropic isolation. It appears a perfect parable for our times, which is exactly what it becomes in Nicholas Hytner's exhilarating production featuring a compelling central performance by Simon Russell Beale.Hytner …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:23PM on July 17, 2012