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Royal shakespeare company julius caesar12/9/2023 The set was inspiring, I particularly liked the large structure that was spun throughout the second half, it gave the stage a greater depth and the characters could be seen from new heights. The choreography of the final scene between Octavius and Brutus was mesmerising and one I will remember in detail.Īll members of the cast delivered their words with feeling and conviction, Mark Anthony played by William Robinson was the stand out performance of the night for me, followed closely by Ella Dacres portrayal of Octavius Caesar.īoth Cassius (Annabel Baldwin) and Brutus (Thalissa Teixeira) gave stunning performances and their passion for the production shone through. The costumes were modern and simple, and the death scene of Caesar was one of my favourites, so simple but so effective, with each of the characters taking their turn to literally dig the knife in! So if you are currently studying Shakespeare or you know someone who is, then you need to get yourselves to Norwich Theatre this week! You will however be treated to many Shakespearean monologues, including Mark Anthony’s Famous speech! The movement and dance throughout the show was particularly striking, but if you are expecting roman soldier outfits and togas, you’ll be disappointed! What Did We think of RSC Julius Caesar?įrom the moment the room went dark and you saw three musicians appear on top of a large structure, you knew it wasn’t going to be a stuffy Shakespeare rendition! Mark Anthony and Caesar’s nephew, Octavius, take command of Rome and lead an army against the conspirators. However, Mark Anthony speaks next and turns the mob against the conspirators, who are forced to flee Rome. Brutus, Cassius and their co-conspirators stab Caesar to death at the senate house on the Ides of March.Īt Caesar’s funeral Brutus addresses the people and successfully explains the conspirator’s motives. However, Brutus rejects Cassius’ proposal that Mark Anthony, close friend of Caesar, should also be killed. The Roman Republic is prepared to heap him with new honours, causing concern and dismay among some senators who fear that too much power is held by one person.Ĭaius Cassius plots a conspiracy to murder Caesar, enlisting the help of the well respected Brutus.īrutus has misgivings but it persuaded that Caesar’s death is necessary for the good of the republic. Julius Caesar has returned to Rome triumphant from the war against Pompey. His fresh interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless story forces us all to consider how far we would go for our political principles. Atri was listed in The Stage 25 as one to watch in 2022 and previously won Best Director at The Stage Debut Awards in 2019. The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Norwich with a fast-paced political thriller, directed by Atri Banerjee. Our last Shakespeare encounter was Twelfth Night, which was brilliant, so we were expecting great things! Neva is currently studying elements of Shakespeare as part of her English Literature degree, so she was keen to see how director Atri Banerjee brought Julius Caesar alive, and he did not disappoint! Last night Neva and I went along to the opening night of RSC Julius Caesar, currently being performed at Norwich Theatre until Saturday 10th June.
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