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Shakespeare plays CORIOLANUS on stage

A view of the stage, with a sign telling us that we are at the siege of the city of Corioles. Shakespeare is alone on stage, performing as Coriolanus dressed in classical style. He looks furious as he stands feet apart, bloodied sword in hand, shaking a fist at his fleeing troops

[Alarum. Enter Martius, cursing]

MARTIUS All the contagion of the South light on you,
You shames of Rome. You herd of boils, and plagues
Plaster you o'er, that you may be abhorr'd
Farther than seen, and one infect the another
Against the wind a mile. You souls of geese,
That bear the shapes of men, how have you run
From slaves that apes would beat. Pluto and Hell,
All hurt behind, backs red, and faces pale
With flight and agued fear. Mend and charge home,
Or by the fires of heaven, I'll leave the foe
And make my wars on you!

Coriolanus, Act 3 Scene 2

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