Vanishing Point
My Roman Empire
28 – 30 Jan 2027
Event details
Director Liam Rees got assaulted by a police officer at a protest. Ever since, he can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire. So he’s made a show about it.
My Roman Empire tells the story of a time in ancient Rome, when police violently crack down on protests, before staging a coup against the Emperor.
But during rehearsals, the director’s relationship to the actors comes to mirror the relationship between the Emperor and the police that once swore to serve him.
Playfully theatrical, provocative and hopefully funny, My Roman Empire examines power, violence and the point of art when the world seems to be collapsing around us.
Priority booking for Theatre Pass members and Supporters
Wed 18 Nov, 11am
General on sale
Wed 25 Nov, 11am
Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre
28 – 30 Jan 2027
1 hour
£12.50
Supported by Creative Scotland, Arts Council (Ireland), Playwrights Studio Scotland, MAKE, TalentLAB (Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg), EPAD, and Assembly Roxy.
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Save up to 20% with Individual and Joint Theatre Passes
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply
More about our discounts
Book alongside UNDER and save £3.50 on your combined tickets.
Age recommendation
16+
Content note
Discussion and depiction of violence. Discussion of rape.
Event details
Director Liam Rees got assaulted by a police officer at a protest. Ever since, he can’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire. So he’s made a show about it.
My Roman Empire tells the story of a time in ancient Rome, when police violently crack down on protests, before staging a coup against the Emperor.
But during rehearsals, the director’s relationship to the actors comes to mirror the relationship between the Emperor and the police that once swore to serve him.
Playfully theatrical, provocative and hopefully funny, My Roman Empire examines power, violence and the point of art when the world seems to be collapsing around us.
Priority booking for Theatre Pass members and Supporters
Wed 18 Nov, 11am
General on sale
Wed 25 Nov, 11am
Citizens Theatre - Studio Theatre
28 – 30 Jan 2027
1 hour
£12.50
Supported by Creative Scotland, Arts Council (Ireland), Playwrights Studio Scotland, MAKE, TalentLAB (Theatres de la Ville de Luxembourg), EPAD, and Assembly Roxy.
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Save up to 20% with Individual and Joint Theatre Passes
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply
More about our discounts
Book alongside UNDER and save £3.50 on your combined tickets.
Age recommendation
16+
Content note
Discussion and depiction of violence. Discussion of rape.
Accessibility
Auditorium Space
This show takes place in our Studio Theatre.
The Studio space has retractable seating. There is no handrail, and row A is the only row with level access. Wheelchair users can book a wheelchair position in row A.
Hearing aid induction loops are available.
Venue Information
The Studio Theatre is on the ground floor of the Citizens Theatre.
We have a small car park with four blue badge spaces.
Part of Vanishing Point Winter Residency 2027
Vanishing Point Winter Residency 2027
Citizens Theatre
26 Jan - 06 Feb 2027