Julius Caesar

Synopsis: A video recording, using a single, fixed camera, of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2004 touring production of Julius Caesar. Directed by David Farr with Christopher Saul as Julius Caesar, Zubin Varla as Brutus and Guy Oliver as Mark Antony.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Recording date: 1 Jan 2004
Duration: 165 (inc 20min interval)

General: `I was immediately struck by the comparisons with the emerging democracies of the ex-Soviet regions. We explored Vladimir Putin’s gradual creeping centralisation of power in Russia, we also looked at Silvio Berlusconi’s protection of his power base in Italy’ (David Farr, Director, RSC website).
History: The first performance was at Hambleton Leisure Centre, Northallerton on 14 September 2004. The production then played in repertoire with The Two Gentlemen of Verona at the Swan Theatre 18 November 2004-26 February 2005.
Reviews: Tatspaugh, Patricia. Shakespeare Quarterly 56 (2005) pp448-78 (esp.466-7).

For detailed comments by the director, actor and composer on the production see http://www.rsc.org.uk/julius/company/director.html

Name: Royal Shakespeare Company
Web: https://www.rsc.org.uk External site opens in new window
Address: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Waterside
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
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