Nero tickets
About Nero
Power. Fame. Excess. Meet the emperor who changed history forever. Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Nero in the highly anticipated new musical NERO, with book and lyrics by Tony Award® winner Steven Sater, music by Tony Award® winner Duncan Sheik, and directed by acclaimed director Lindsay Posner.
From the award-winning creators of ‘Spring Awakening’, NERO is a thrilling new musical that reimagines one of history’s most notorious figures for a modern age.
Long before his name became synonymous with tyranny, Nero was an artist, a performer, and a reluctant heir thrust into unimaginable power. As ambition collides with family, love, and political intrigue, a young ruler’s desperate search for identity spirals into madness, forging one of history’s most infamous legends. Blurring the line between celebrity and leadership, this story reveals why the fall of ancient Rome feels more urgent, and more relevant, than ever.
With Duncan Sheik’s soaring contemporary score, Steven Sater’s poetic storytelling, and visionary direction from Lindsay Posner, NERO transforms one of history’s greatest myths into an epic theatrical event.
Bold, cinematic, and emotionally charged, NERO is a spectacular new musical about ambition, the theatre of politics and the devastating cost of absolute power
Captioned:
- Tuesday, 24th November, 7:00pm
Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Categories
Musicals, Off West End
Age
Ages 15+.
Start date
2nd November, 2026
End date
5th December, 2026
Important information
This production contains flashing lights, flashing images, and loud noises, with strong language, blood, gore, nudity, and violence, depictions of incest and death, incl murder, self-harm and suicide. There are references to sexual assault and childbirth.
Nero cast and creative team
By: Steven Sater
Songs by: Duncan Sheik
Director: Lindsay Posner
Choreography: James Cousins
Cast list: Andrew Barth Feldman
Sets & Costumes: Georgia Lowe
Lighting: Robbie Butler
Sound: Tony Gayle
Venue
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Elephant and Castle
Bus numbers: Newington Butts (Stop BC) 196
Directions from tube: Elephant & Castle: Walk south-east on Churchyard Row towards Newington Butts/A3. Turn left onto Newington Butts. Kennington: Walk north-east on Kennington Park Rd/A3 towards Othello Cl. Turn left onto Churchyard Row.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nero about?
From the award-winning creators of ‘Spring Awakening’, NERO is a thrilling new musical that reimagines one of history’s most notorious figures for a modern age.
What is the length of Nero?
Nero is 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is Nero?
Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
What's the price for Nero tickets?
The price for tickets to Nero starts at £13.
How old do children need to be to see Nero?
Ages 15+.
How do you buy tickets for Nero?
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