Julius Caesar directed by Lucy Bailey
As Julius Caesar's strength and popularity look set to propel him to the imperial throne, those closest to him act to prevent what they fear will become a dictatorship. But the brutal assassination of one man unleashes a tide of violence that will drag thousands into a bloody civil war.
A masterpiece of political powerplay and manipulation, Julius Caesar examines the conflict between one man's ambition and the good of the state.
'A visceral RSC Julius Caesar that captures the chaos of a divided city'
Guardian
'Sam Troughton as Brutus turns in a searching portrait of a philosopher statesman turning into a war machine'
Sunday Times
'Darrell D'Silva is a superb Mark Antony... John MacKay suggests both the chippiness and the emotional neediness of Cassius'
Daily Telegraph
'The stand-out performance comes from Greg Hicks, a Caesar who exudes arrogance with everything from his voice to his swagger'
Times
Julius Caesar runs at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle from 3 - 7 November 2009 after transferring from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Access performances
Assisted performances on 4 November, 6 November.
Additional information
Julius Caesar will return to Stratford-upon-Avon in Summer 2010 for a limited number of performances.
The RSC Ensemble is generously supported by THE GATSBY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION and THE KOVNER FOUNDATION.
