Details

Written around 1626. Domitian, the tyrannical and insanely jealous Roman Emperor wreaks havoc and bloody revenge as he discovers his wife's infidelity with Paris, the Roman actor of the title. Regarded as Massinger's finest play, The Roman Actor does not only condemn tyranny, but also nobly defends the then despised profession of acting.

Cast/Performers

David Acton (Philargus), Antony Byrne (Parthenius), Wayne Cater (Aesopus), Joe Dixon (Paris the Roman Actor), Sean Hannaway (Stephanus), Michael Matus (Latinus), Keith Osborn (Lamia), Joshua Richards (Junius Rusticus), Antony Sher (Domitianus Caesar), Michael Thomas (Aretinus)

Creatives/Company

Author: Philip Massinger
Producer(s): Bill Kenwright, Thelma Holt, Royal Shakespeare Company
Director: Sean Holmes
Design: Anthony Lamble
Lighting: Wayne Dowdeswell
Sound: Martin Slavin