Cleopatra: Life & Legend', with Lucy Hughes Hallett

In this compelling talk, top historian Lucy Hughes-Hallett returns to the real woman behind the legend.

Cleopatra, last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, forged alliances with Caesar and Mark Antony, defended Egypts independence and ruled as a formidable, multilingual monarch amid Roman expansion.

From Chaucer and Shakespeare to Elizabeth Taylor, discover how she became one of historys most powerful and enduring icons.

Introduced by Janina Ramirez.Purchase the brand new range of Gloucester History Festival merchandise when ordering your tickets and receive FREE postage and packing (valid until 12th April 2026).Accessibility Notice: All seats in rows Q-Y are tiered seating and are accessible only via stairs.