Synopsis

In this passionate, poetic and darkly comic drama, a charismatic leader is given absolute freedom to challenge social convention in pursuit of person obsession. Following the death of his beloved sister, Emperor Caligula deserts the Roman Assembly for three days and three nights. He returns with a single objective: to understand the meaning of life.

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Awards & Nominations

Evening Standard Awards 2003: Best Actor – Won
Critics’ Circle Awards 2004: Best Actor – Won
Evening Standard Awards 2003: Best Designer (Christopher Oram) – Won
Laurence Olivier Awards 2004: Best Director (Michael Grandage) – Won

Reviews

The play stands or falls by its lead actor and Michael Sheen is highly impressive… Sheen is in tremendous form throughout, sexy, cruel, funny and unhinged. He has an astonishing physical presence… Michael Sheen gives one of the most thrilling performances I have ever witnessed

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