Following his stunning RSC adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall and
Bring Up the Bodies (2013/14), Mike Poulton turns his pen to the
thrilling world of Ancient Rome with a brand new version of Robert
Harris' best-selling Cicero novels. This epic event will be staged as
six plays, presented in two performances, each with two intervals, and
will be directed by RSC Artistic Director, Gregory Doran.
Cicero, the greatest orator of his age, devoted all his energy and
cunning to preserve the rule of law, and defend Rome's Republic against
the predatory attacks of political rivals, discontented aristocrats, and
would-be military dictators.