Julius Caesar
Shakespeare's play of ultimate betrayal.
Why see Julius Caesar?
Death, Passion and Betrayal
Who will win the race to claim the empire? Julius Caesar returns from war, the all-victorious emperor of Rome but mutiny is rumbling through the corridors of power. This Shakespeare classic is full of spin and betrayal, who will come out alive.
What's Julius Caesar about?
This tense play follows the plot to overthrow Julius Caesar from his throne. The plot follows the psychological struggle of Brutus as he, along with Cassius, plans the ultimate betrayal. Brutus' inner confliction between patriotism, honour and friendship is at the centre of this tragedy.
As part of the RSC's Rome Season at the Barbican Centre in London, Julius Caesar is the second instalment in the 2017 winter season. Angus Jackson, director of previous sell-out performances for the RSC, is taking direction of Rome MMXVII. This season will take a chronological approach to Shakespeare's Roman tragedies, following some key characters the season will document the rise and fall of the worlds biggest empire.
Cast
Julius Caesar - Andrew Woodall
Cassius - Martin Hutson
Brutus - Alex Waldmann
Creative
Angus Jackson - Director
Reviews
Customer reviews
Louisa
ooh nicholas hyntner
In my top 3 productions of Shakespeare plays in 47 years of theatre going. Amazing staying, acting and, of course, sure ting. Thank you . Worth travelling 80 miles to see! Great view from gallery 3 B seating. ... Read more
David Lloyd
Exciting and relevant
One of the best productions I’ve ever seen and
the cast give it their all. Exciting and compelling
- a wonderful two hours in the theatre. ... Read more
Michael
Not perfect but close
Overall this is an exceptional production that
works extremely well. The balance and pace
of the production are thoughtful and satisfying.
The temporal transposition, so suitable for
this play works beautifully.
Highly recommended.
Cassius, Caesar and Anthony are all superb
throughout. Brutus grows through the evening
but ultimately seemed miscast in this
particular role.
View from 3A was good, but you really had to
sit forward much of the time. Sorry to those in
3B behind. The promenaders below must
have had a great experience, but they surely
needed stamina for 2 hours.
Ate at Tom Simmons around the corner
beforehand - also excellent food and
reasonable prices (with good veggie choices).
All in all an unforgettable first visit to the
Bridge.
... Read more
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