'It is a treat to see the RSC in such fine condition'
EVENING STANDARD
'The mastery of Gregory Doran's magnificent production lies in its blend of psychology and politics...William Houston's superb Sejanus...Geoffrey Freshwater, James Hayes, and Nigel Cooke are outstanding as a trio of troubled patricians. And both Paul Englishby's brass-filled score and Robert Jones pillared setting evoke a world of decadence. But what truly exhilarates is the rediscovery of a play that shows Jonson's understanding of both the practical mechanics and insane corruption of power'
GUARDIAN
'The RSC's Gunpowder Season... continues to turn up startling forgotten gems... This proves to be a gripping, essentially timeless piece about power crazed political machinations and corruption... An enthralling and superbly directed evening... Barry Stanton's Tiberius... is horribly sleazy... as for Sejanus himself, William Houston is chilling and psychotic... like a jackal with the beady eyes of a snake'
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
'It is a tribute to director Gregory Doran that this RSC production is a triumph of energy and clarity... Sejanus, played with burning sexual energy by William Houston, ...the fiery dynamic of a piece stoked by an excellent ensemble'
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