Royal Shakespeare Company to Adapt Robert Harris' CICERO Trilogy?

According to journalist Baz Bamigboye, the Royal Shakespeare Company is currently workshopping a stage adaption of Robert Harris' Cicero trilogy. The series, which is set in ancient Rome, covers the life of Marcus Tulles Cicero, a Roman consul, as he navigates the political world of the Empire. Artistic Chief of the RSC, Greg Doran, is rumored to direct, should the project move forward. Although nothing is official, the announcement of the production is expected in January, should the company decide to continue with the project.

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To read Bamigboye's original article, click here.