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 (Litinus), Keith Osborn (Lamia), Joshua Richards (Junius Rusticus), Antony Sher (Domitianus Caesar), Michael Thomas (Aretinus), Sasha Behar, Claire Benedict, Paul Bentail, Paul Bhattacharjee, Vincent Brimble, Billy Carter, Shelley Conn, Amanda Drew, Caroline Faber, Geoffrey Freshwater, Jamie Glover, Ben Hicks, Sian Howard, Colin McCormack, David Rintoul, Avin Shah, James Tucker

Creatives/Company

Author: Philip Massinger
Producer: Royal Shakespeare Company
Director: David Hunt
Design: Robert Jones
Lighting: Wayne Dowdeswell
Sound: Martin Slavin
Music: Adrian Lee

The Roman Actor

The Roman Actor (Play) production archive for QTIX code T846688445. Details of all The Roman Actor archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S308668510

Archive Listings

2 Oct 02 to 10 Oct 02	Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
22 May 02 to 13 Sep 02	Swan Theatre Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

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