Stage Director

When Emperor Nero falls obsessively in love with the ambitious Poppea, their toxic romance becomes Rome’s ultimate power play. She’s ruthless, he’s unhinged, and together they’re unstoppable. Around them: gossiping servants, doomed philosophers, vengeful wives, scheming exes, and a chorus of opportunists, all pulled into the chaos of Poppea’s ascent.

As Ancient Rome collides with modern decadence, and marble deities oversee a glittering empire of excess and golden opulence, two people’s all-consuming lust can bring down an empire.

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L’Incoronazione di Poppea

Jacksons Lane

Everyone is hungry for power, but not all are worthy…

The Coronation that goes wrong: When Agrippina hears of the death of her husband Claudio by shipwreck, she seizes the opportunity to place her son Nerone in power. After securing the support of the toadying  Narciso and Pallante, she is chagrined to find Claudio has been saved by the gallant Ottone, whom Claudio has rewarded with a promise of  the crown. But Claudio, Nerone and Ottone are all obsessed with the cunning Poppea… As they pursue her, and Agrippina tries to steer Nerone back into the line of succession, we’re left to wonder whether any of these people should really be in charge…

Stage Director

Ashley Pearson

Events

Past events

7 - 16 Nov, 2025

L’Incoronazione di Poppea · HGO

13 - 21 May, 2023

Agrippina · HGO

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