IN ancient Rome the civil war has been lost, and Caesar Augustus has seized power. For Horace, a young poet who had fought bravely for democracy, the result means ruin.
But now a senior minister has summoned him. Should he be open to persuasion - or stab the man to death? Must Rome’s ancient democracy be destroyed?
The play carries a warning for the world today, where in the last few years, more than twenty democracies have been destroyed in a scramble for power.
This powerful play has comes from the Princess Theatre Company, a local team who write and perform their own material.
The Princess Theatre and Arts Centre, Friday September 11, 7:30pm. Tickets: Standard £6/Concession £4 (Group scheme available) Box: 01278 784464
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