Antony and cleopatra
One of shakespeares greatest love stories antony ampamp cleopatra continues the royal shakespeare companys rome season picking up the story where julius caesar ends r r following caesars assassination mark antony has reached the heights of power now he neglects his empire for a life of decadent seduction with his mistress cleopatra queen of egypt torn between love and duty his military brilliance deserts him and his passion leads the lovers to their tragic end r r known for