Julius Caesar Tickets
Shakespeare’s thrilling Roman tragedy confronts the modern political landscape in a new production from director Diane Page.
Shakespeare’s startling, timely political thriller
The Globe Theatre becomes a cunning political arena in a new production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. This enduringly popular tragedy is as relevant as ever, and promises to cast a new light on the modern political landscape.When Cassius and Brutus decide that Roman leader Julius Caesar is a threat to the country, they conspire to assassinate him. As all parties scramble to justify their actions and play for public favour, Mark Antony turns the mob against the conspirators.
Shakespeare's Julius Caesar play has been performed around the world in many contexts, and in this new production develops like a modern political thriller. Director Diane Page brings the tale of conspiracy, manipulation and revolution to the Globe Theatre, with the ancient Roman tale feeling incredibly familiar and timely
The Julius Caesar cast includes Charlotte Bate as Cassius, Anna Crichlow as Brutus, Dickon Tyrell as Julius Caesar, Samuel Oatley as Mark Antony, Cash Holland as Portia/Murellus, Amie Francis as Calpurnia, Omar Bynon as Decius/Soothsayer and Jack Myers as Casca/Otavius.
Prepare to be challenged and moved with Julius Caesar tickets. This exciting new production plays out political ambition in the open air of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre this summer.
Sorry this show closed 10 September 2022, we recommend these similar productions.
Performance dates:
09 Sep 2022 - 10 Sep 2022
Running time:
2 hours and 30 minutes including an interval.
Age recommendation:
TBC
Audience Notes:
This production contains depictions of war, self-harm and suicide. Violence, stage blood and weapons including guns and knives are featured throughout.
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Julius Caesar Reviews
User Reviews
Too much attention paid to modern sensibilities that are completely counter productive to the central messages of the play. The actors worked very hard but they couldn't rescue what was badly conceived. Still a good afternoon out though.
Performance date: 02 August 2022
1/6
An enjoyable afternoon but not Shakespeare as we know it. With just the 8 actors it is hard for them to manifest the enormity of two armies and so much is lost. Understandable for touring but it feels a little "small" and lacking in impact for the Gl Read more