Details

Written in 1603, Ben Jonson's political thriller follows the rise of Sejanus, Emperor Tiberius' right hand man, who is ruthlessly working his way to the top, destroying everyone in his way. No-one can stop him, but his fall is inevitable. Running time approx. 2 hours 45 minutes including one interval.

Cast/Performers

William Houston (Sejanus), Barry Aird (Laco), Ishia Bennison (Agrippina), Nigel Betts (Eudemus / Lepidus), Peter Bramhill (Rufus), Miranda Colchester (Livia), Nigel Cooke (Arruntius), Ewen Cummins (Varro), Peter De Jersey (Macro), Ian Drysdale (Latiaris), Jon Foster (Caligula), Geoffrey Freshwater (Silius), Kevin Harvey (After / Pomponius), James Hayes (Sabinus), Michael Jenn (Satrius), Jonjo O'Neill (Nero), Keith Osborn (Terrentius / Cordlus), Vinette Robinson (Lady), Matt Ryan (Prince Drusas), Barry Stanton (Tiberius), Tim Treloar (Natta)

Creatives/Company

Author: Ben Jonson
Company: Royal Shakespeare Company
Director(s): Gregory Doran, Michael Ashcroft (movement)
Design: Robert Jones
Lighting: Wayne Dowdeswell
Sound: Martin Slavin