The emperor who burned Christians in his garden at night as a source of light. Who sang while the city of Rome was burning down the Great Fire. True or false? Historians are still debating on that.
The Nero with his grotesque longing for beauty who forgot to rule his empire. On stage at NTGent we see a totally different one. He might have an impressive body, but this emperor keeps his voice down.
He whispers. To himself, to the audience and to that nursemaid keeping him company throughout the performance. He tells us about the death of his father and the moment he became emperor, about his dreams and aspirations. About his mentor Seneca. And at a certain point he unveils his city: the miniature houses and buildings that were until then covered by a huge curtain.
He starts walking, as a giant Gulliver, through the streets of his Rome. But to me this Nero was lacking tension and development. As I mentioned: right from the start Nero is pictured as a sensitive one. Archive for NTGent. Like this: Like Loading Two fortysomethings trying to achieve happiness? Share this: Click to share on Facebook Opens in new window Click to share on Twitter Opens in new window Click to email this to a friend Opens in new window Click to print Opens in new window.
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