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Imperium II: Dictator Tickets

Don’t miss the epic conclusion to the theatrical event of the summer. Book Imperium II: Dictator now and save £10.

Children under 3 will not be admitted.

Performance dates

21 June - 8 September 2018

Run time 3hr 15min (inc. two intervals)

Includes interval

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Cicero has retired from politics. Julius Caesar – dictator, and commander of Rome’s armies – is assassinated. Cicero sees his death as an opportunity to restore the Republic but the assassins, Brutus and Cassius, dither as power in Rome begins to fall into the lap of Mark Antony.

Determined to prevent Antony imposing a military dictatorship on Rome, Cicero forms an unlikely alliance with the 19-year-old great-nephew and heir of Julius Caesar. Confident that he can control the boy and use him to destroy Mark Antony, Cicero sets out to save the Republic.

Content

Recommended ages 12 and above.

Special notes

Do not miss the first part of the Imperium tale, Imperium I: Conspirator playing 14 June - 8 September 2018. All persons aged under 16 must be accompanied and sat next to the accompanying adult. They may not sit on their own within the auditorium. If children do have separate seats, entry could be refused. All patrons, regardless of age, must present a valid ticket to gain entry to the theatre. Please ensure that any children or infants for whom you are responsible also have a valid ticket. Your child should be able to sit unaided within the purchased seat. We do not allow children to be seated on an adult’s lap or babes in arms.

Recent Reviews

4.5
31 reviews
Mr ROBERT McFarland

We saw Imperium 1 on August 20th. It was so bad that we gave away the tickets for Imperium 11; noting that to return them would be futile as tickets were being offered at a 70% discount. I can only assume that Imperium was the RSC's attempt to launch a popular blockbuster. It lamentably failed as a serious piece of theatre. Greg Doran & the RSC should reassess whether this is really what they should be producing. Shameful, a view shared by all of our friends who saw it.

Charles George

The text was fine, the casting and direction dire. From the Grand Circle the hanging globe obscured many entries, and why were all the main characters crude caricatures?

Linda Davies

Very cleverly done, we had read Robert Harris's books, lived in Italy for 9 years and have read extensively on Roman history, but felt that for people with less knowledge it was compacted brilliantly. Just don't know how the main actors remember their lines ... 7 hours worth of riveting action

Rohan

Absolutely riveting brilliant and incredible. Fabulous performances and a fantastic production....Game of Thrones, West Wing all rolled together. Richard McCabe as Cicero and Joseph Kloska as Tiro are breathtakingly brilliant. All the cast were fantastic but my god....what a script!

John

Much better than the first part. Characters were deeper and Octavian in particular was excellent.

marcia osorio

Brilliant..........!!!!!!!!!!!!Wonderful show.................good writing...good actors......a theatrical experience no to be missed

elisabeth Hewson

I loved it! I had read the books and was totally convinced by the stage performance. I also and always admire your actors. I came specially from Vienna to see it and I do go to the theater a lot. The only small thing I could criticize if anything at all was the a little too much shrieking by too many caracters: sometimes speaking softly feels much more evil than shouting.

Morven

Very sharp dialogue. A truly great experience.

Ruth Borgars

Really enjoyed it especially the staging and "battle" choreography done in a small space; maybe all the breaks weren't strictly necessary

Kevin

An absolutely brilliant production: adaptation, staging, acting were all exemplary, and it was a day (seeing both parts in succession) of excitement, interest and pathos like none other in my memory.

Kate Burchill

Absolutely thrilling theatre experience! We saw Imperium I and couldn't wait to go back and see Imperium II. Probably the best theatre production we have seen for many years - Richard McCabe is superb in the main role and the whole cast of both plays are truly magnificent. It was a totally special experience we shall remember for many years.

Phyllis

You have to pace yourself to watch Imperium I and II on the same day, but it is well worth it. The actors and production kept me interested and engaged throughout. The plays could not demonstrate the agony, uncertainty and length of time of Cicero’s various exiles because a play requires action, but this was made up for by the life they brought to the story. All the actors were excellent but especially Cicero and Tiro. Their asides and grimaces to the audience drew us all in. At the end of nearly 7 hours in the theatre, everyone round me was so happy with their experience.

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The question, upon seeing that Imperium is a two-part story, is whether you need to see both parts. I understand you have no money, no time and yes both parts are over 3 hours, however, I could argue both for and against seeing both parts. Part I and Part II feel quite contained as stories with Part I focusing on the conspiracy against Richard McCabe’s Cicero and Part II focusing on life after Julius Caesar but I would argue both parts need to be seen for the development of Cicero as a man, an orator and as someone who gives warmth to a cold period of history full of scandal, sex and backstabbing. 
I’ve chosen to review them separately because whilst they are coherent productions there are some important developments in both stories which shape how the productions end up. Here is my review of part two, be sure to read my review of part one here.
 

24 Jul, 2018 | By Shanine Salmon

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