Julius Caesar - photo credit Jillian Edelstein

The dictator must be assassinated. But who will replace him?

Shakespeare’s great political thriller, Julius Caesar, finds dark, contemporary echoes in modern Africa, directed by RSC Chief Associate Director Gregory Doran.

Gregory’s most recent productions include Shakespeare’s ‘lost play’ Cardenio, re-imagined as part of the RSC’s 50th birthday celebrations, as well as his 2008 production of Hamlet.

Cast includes: Ray Fearon, Paterson Joseph and Adjoa Andoh

Info: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6BB
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