Britannicus

A timely political thriller, steeped in the glitz and glamour of modern day Rome.

Welcome to a blistering arena of power where the corrosive effects of unchecked authoritarianism pervade every corner of society.

Son or pawn? Lover or manipulator? Brother or usurper? Britannicus is a chilling portrait of a dictator’s rise to power.

Agrippina – desperate to cling onto power – has ensured her son, Nero, is the Roman Emperor, in place of his adopted brother and the rightful heir. Nero’s own obsessions turn a once virtuous ruler into an oppressive tyrant. His path to power is paved with deceit, corruption and cruelty.

Britannicus is translated and adapted by Olivier Award-winning writer Timberlake Wertenbaker in a stunning new production by Atri Banerjee, named by The Stage as one of the top 25 artists to watch in 2022 and beyond and stars Nathanial Curtis (It’s A Sin) in the title role of Britannicus.

“Timberlake Wertenbaker’s beautifully distilled adaptation is exhilarating theatre” – Time Out (Original production in 2011)

“Racinean tragedy is a marvellous artefact to be contemplated and admired” – Financial Times (Original production 2011)

Featuring: Shyvonne Ahmmad, Nigel Barrett, Nathaniel Curtis, Hanna Khogali, Helena Lymbery, Sirine Saba, and William Robinson.

Age guidance: 14+

Running time: 90 minutes

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“Deadly serious but full of sass”

The Guardian

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“The mother of all psycho-dramas”

The Telegraph

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“Surreal … Elegant … Beautifully rendered”

Time Out

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“A cool stylised production”

Financial Times

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“Frankly, modern soaps and reality shows could only dream of this kind of family drama”

Express Online