Britannicus
From: Thursday, 13th October 2011
To: Saturday, 19 November 2011
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Synopsis
He is the master of the world - no more your son. A mother, ruthless, devious and devoted. A son, equally ruthless, unstable and adored. A step-son, ambitious, admired, but disappointed. An honest soldier and a pliant politician. All fight for control of the known world. But there is a young woman, in love, virtuous, resilient and...incorruptible.?
Our Review:
24 October 2011
First produced in the late 17th century, French dramatist Jean Racine's Britannicus tells the story of Roman emperor Nero during his teenage years. Unsurprisingly, knowing what we know about Nero and his eventual downfall, this is a tale of a complicated and confused man, full of powerful feelings and unorthodox behaviours.
Nero is caught between two worlds – of his empire and of his family. While his mother helped him to the throne, even to the extent of making his stepfather Claudius prefer him for the throne over blood son Britannicus, he turns against her, and against Britannicus too, as his lust for Britannicus' betrothed Junia grows, as does his hunger for control.
Sian Thomas' Agrippina is fabulously venomous and deceitful, her commanding posture saying it all. Matthew Needham's Nero is similarly gripping – vicious and childlike all in one, his psyche impossible to penetrate. He is thoroughl...
Creative
Jean Racine (Author)
Timberlake Wertenbaker (Translation)
Irina Brown (Director)
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