This meet the Gladiators evening is part of the Living History Weekend/Games being held as a fundraising event for ongoing conservation work at the Villa and a proposed new education suite.

On Friday evening (5th August) we will be holding a meet the Gladiators evening. This special event is open to anybody who would like to help sponsor the games.

Come along and see an exciting Gladiatorial spectacle and reconstruction of the Roman Games, featuring performers from the Ridley Scott movie Gladiator and TV shows including Life & Death in Rome and BBCs Horrible Histories.This is a theatrical show and not for the squeamish; see a Roman spectacle as it would have been 2000 years ago.

The evening will start at 6pm with a talk given by Dr. Jerry Toner, on the Roman Games and how they functioned. Dr. Toner is Fellow and Director of Studies at Churchill College Cambridge University, Director of Studies at Hughes Hall.

A buffet meal and a glass of wine will be served in the interval.

Just like the Romans, after something to eat and drink the games will begin. We will be joined by Roman Soldiers who will be there to keep the mob under control. After the Games you can meet the Gladiators in person.

PLEASE HELP SPONSOR THE GAMES.

As this is a Special fundraising event the ticket price is £35 per person. The price includes a lecture by one of the country’s leading experts on the Roman Games, a buffet meal, a drink and the Gladiatorial spectacle. There will be a chance to meet some of the actors from the film Gladiators. Feel free to dress as a Roman and join us for a special night out.

If you are a UK tax payer your sponsorship can be increased by an extra 25% gift aid payment from the tax man.

To reserve your Sponsors tickets please contact David Reeves.

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