Emperor and Galilean

by Henrik Ibsen
in a new version by Ben Power

4 STARS Independent, Daily Mail 

‘A brilliant rendition of Ibsen's play. Breathtakingly staged. Andrew Scott gives an heroic performance as Julian.' Guardian

‘Enormous flair and dialectical dynamism. A credit to the enterprise of the NT.' Independent

‘Epic stuff. The most spectacular staging since Frankenstein.' The Times

‘Triumphantly directed by Jonathan Kent. A historical education and a rollicking good yarn.' Daily Mail

‘Ian McDiarmid casts a tormenting spell as Maximus. Andrew Scott is the star of the show.' Evening Standard

 

A major play from one of the greatest playwrights of all time... and no one's ever seen it.

Through vivid storytelling Emperor and Galilean sweeps across Greece and the Middle East from AD 351, covering 12 crucial years in the history of civilisation, and dramatising the actions of one man who could have changed everything forever.

Ibsen’s magnificent farewell to epic drama tackles faith head on. A company of 50 perform this exciting new version, creating a cathedral of sound and ritual.

UK Premiere

August performances are on sale to NT members now. Public booking for these performances opens on 21 June.

Audio-Described performances Friday 22 July at 7pm and Saturday 23 July at 12.45pm (Touch Tour at 11.15am)

Captioned performance Saturday30 July at 12.45pm

Emperor and Galilean finished on: 10 August 2011