Herod's Last Night

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Set during the final hours of Herod the Great, this dark two-act comedy explores the themes of power, betrayal, and legacy. As Herod reflects on his tumultuous reign, marked by a series of brutal murders of rivals and loved ones, he grapples with the haunting memories of his past, including a notorious incident in Bethlehem. The play delves into the isolation and despair of a ruler whose reign has left behind a legacy of hatred and madness, questioning whether anyone can genuinely care for him in his last moments.