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The Romans in Britain
Poster designed by Richard Bird advertising the original 1980 National Theatre production.
Written byHoward Brenton
Date premiered16 October 1980
Place premieredThe National Theatre, London
Original languageEnglish
Setting
  • North of the River Thames (55 BC)
  • Britain (515 AD)
  • Ireland (1980 AD)

The Romans in Britain is a 1980 stage play by Howard Brenton that comments upon imperialism and the abuse of power. It was the subject of a private prosecution brought by the conservative moral campaigner Mary Whitehouse for gross indecency.

A cast of 30 actors play 60 roles.

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