“Timon Of Athens” is the National Theatre’s acclaimed contemporary staging of Shakespeare’s strange fable, set against a backdrop of modern-day London where money is power.

It will be streamed from London to Orcas Center’s big screen on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Wealthy friend to the rich and powerful, patron of the arts and ostentatious host, “Timon of Athens” suddenly finds his coffers empty. When he calls upon his friends for help, they hang him out to dry.

So begins Shakespeare’s strange fable of conspicuous consumption, debt and ruin.

With a direct tie-in to the Occupy movement and financial crisis, “Timon of Athens” mirrors the current economic situation. It glorifies the “everyman” and villanizes the fat-cat bankers and hedge fund billionaires.

Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 for students ($2 off for Orcas Center members) and may be purchased at www.orcascenter.org or by calling 376-2281 ext. 1 or visiting the Orcas Center Box Office.