Beneath the Waves

In 80 AD Rome, an emperor orders the Colosseum flooded so that it can host vast battles, elaborate props and grand, sweeping stories. Marcus, who manages the amphitheatre, must meet the perils, blunders and strong feelings that come with working in the submerged arena.

Around him, the backstage crew is taking on unfamiliar challenges. Althea, the scribe who works for Marcus, is learning that a careless word can be dangerous, and that wishes are best spoken aloud. As the team adapts to the demands of this spectacle, the story hints that something is about to change.