The world premiere of Howard Barker’s play Rome: On Being Divine is being showcased by Performing Arts students at the University of Bedfordshire on 9 May.

The British playwright wrote the play in 1993 and it will be the first time it has ever been performed on stage.

Dr Amanda Price, Principal Lecturer in Theatre, said: “We are very excited to premier Rome at the University of Bedfordshire Theatre. Howard Barker has been invited to attend and we are hoping he will come along to see one of his epic plays come to light. I am sure he will be pleased by what he sees. Read more