Cellini

Cellini's masterwork is the magnificent Perseus, the creation of which is the play's centerpiece. As he works, he dictates his memoirs, letting us into his life - we learn of his days in Paris and Rome, and of his beloved Florence

We also get a glimpse of the artist's bravado - he snubbed the patronage of Pope Paolo and was promptly thrown in jail!

We're given accounts of his love life and we're also teased about a couple of juicy murders and the play closes with the unveiling of the Perseus and leaves the audience touched by Cellini's genius

Adapted from the Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, translated by J. Addington Symonds

"[Shanley] has created a convincing Cellini, not neglecting his dark side, and a trim, vigorous, fast-moving show" ~ BackStage