Jim O'Connor – författare

The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting exotic wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water. By AD 476 the Roman Empire had fallen, and yet the ruins of the Colosseum remain a world-famous landmark of an unforgettable time.

This is a warm, and moving character study of an elderly widow and her new Home Help, Leslie - a man. Leslie's care and humour eventually win Rose round, eventually Leslie moves in to be on hand all the time. The play ends with Rose's death and a scene of poignant farewell.

Find out how these fun, stackable blocks became the most popular toys in the world.