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He came. They saw. Who will Conquer?
Joe is broke, creatively stuck, emotionally bankrupt, almost 35, gay, single and alone. So – naturally - he embarks upon a semi-spiritual Economy-grade vigil to Italy to scatter his father’s ashes, hoping to reconnect with his ancestry, discover his greater purpose, or at least spend a few weeks living la dolce vita in the Fatherland.
Instead, what he finds is a village on the verge of extinction, elderly relatives who (still) worship at the altar of Mussolini, and Luca: his magnetic second cousin, who offers Joe something truly intoxicating: an opportunity to be part of something bigger, something significant, something that feels like home.
But his new family have secrets of their own...
As Joe gets pulled deeper into a world of savage wrestling, strange rituals and fiery rhetoric - Ancient Rome, neo-nationalism, and machismo collide. The seduction is real. And so is the danger.
My Roman Empire is a Euro-fever dream for anyone who's ever mistaken a red flag for a sign, a faction for a family, or an identity quest for an erotic journey into the heaving underbelly of a country at war with itself.
Winner of the 2026 Queensland Premier's Drama Award, this is a funny, scathing, and unflinchingly smart coming-of-age political satire that our Judges called "a highly original, sophisticated comedy.”
Tue 19 Oct 2027, 6:30 PM
If you want to know about the audition process for an actor, how a character was developed, or why that piece of music was chosen, consider booking the Night with the Artists performances on selected evenings. Following the show, the cast and creatives discuss the process with you.
To book the below accessibility enhanced performances please contact Queensland Theatre Company Ticketing Team on 1800 355 528 or email sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au.
Fri 29 Oct 2027, 7:30 PM
Selected performances are professionally signed by Auslan interpreters.
Sat 30 Oct 2027, 2:00 PM
Trained Audio Describers provide a commentary with concise descriptions of actions, expressions and gestures to compliment the theatre experience for patrons who are blind or have low vision. Description is relayed via a discreet headset using radio frequency.
Sat 30 Oct 2027, 2:00 PM
Tactile tours offer blind and low-vision patrons the chance to touch and examine props and costumes and hear the cast and crew describe the visual aspects of the production. Tours start 90 minutes before the designated start time of the performance. Tactile Tour and Audio Description services are provided by Vantage Point Audio Description.
Sat 23 Oct 2027, 2:00 PM
Relaxed Performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment – this can include but is not limited to people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities, dementia as well as those living with anxiety or who have experienced trauma.
Age Recommendation
Recommended for those aged 18 years and older.
Warning
This production contains strong violence, sexual references and nudity, alcohol and drug use
Accessibility at Bille Brown Theatre
Queensland Theatre Company is committed to making their performances accessible to all theatre lovers.
Visit or contact their Ticketing Team at 1800 355 528 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm) or sales@queenslandtheatre.com.au for more information.
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My Roman Empire is the winner of the Queensland Premier's Drama Award, proudly supported by the Queensland Government, with the prize sponsored by Griffith University.
